Meaning & use
Closest
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Nearest in distance, time, relationship, or resemblance; the superlative form of 'close.'
See it in a sentence
She sat in the seat closest to the exit.
He is the closest friend I have.
A note on using this word
'Closest' can describe physical distance ('the closest store') or emotional closeness ('my closest friend'), showing how spatial words often extend to relationships.
Words with a similar meaning
nearest
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
farthest
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