closest Definition
- 1nearest in space or time; immediately adjoining without any intervening space
- 2most intimate, familiar, or understanding; closest friend or ally
Using closest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "closest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The closest gas station is just around the corner.
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She is my closest friend and confidante.
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The closest thing to a solution we have is to start over from scratch.
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The two countries have the closest of ties.
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I was the closest to the door, so I opened it.
closest Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: closest in Brief
The term 'closest' [ˈkloʊsɪst] refers to something that is nearest in space or time, without any intervening space. It can also refer to someone who is most intimate, familiar, or understanding, such as a closest friend or ally. Examples include 'The closest gas station is just around the corner,' and 'She is my closest friend and confidante.'
