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closest

 

[ ˈkləʊsɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in proximity

Situated near in space or time; adjacent; near in relationship; intimate; close in friendship; closely related; intimate; familiar; closely connected or related; intimate; having a strong emotional attachment or involvement; devoted; faithful; accurate; careful; precise; executed with care; strict; rigid; not deviating from a standard; accurate; confined to a small area or group; exclusive; near or very near in relationship; intimate; close in friendship; closely connected or related; intimate; having a strong emotional attachment or involvement; devoted; faithful; accurate; careful; precise; executed with care; strict; rigid; not deviating from a standard; accurate; confined to a small area or group; exclusive.

Synonyms

adjacent, careful, devoted, exact, exclusive, faithful, familiar, intimate, nearest, proximate, related, strict

Examples of usage

  • It was the closest town to the border.
  • He is my closest friend.
  • She has a very close relationship with her sister.
  • They have a close-knit family.
  • The two nations have a close alliance.

Translations

Translations of the word "closest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais próximo

🇮🇳 निकटतम

🇩🇪 nächste

🇮🇩 terdekat

🇺🇦 найближчий

🇵🇱 najbliższy

🇯🇵 最も近い

🇫🇷 le plus proche

🇪🇸 más cercano

🇹🇷 en yakın

🇰🇷 가장 가까운

🇸🇦 الأقرب

🇨🇿 nejbližší

🇸🇰 najbližší

🇨🇳 最近的

🇸🇮 najbližji

🇮🇸 næst

🇰🇿 ең жақын

🇬🇪 უახლოესი

🇦🇿 ən yaxın

🇲🇽 más cercano

Etymology

The word 'closest' originates from the Middle English word 'cloosest', which is the superlative form of 'close', ultimately deriving from the Old French word 'clos'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving over time to its current form and meaning. The concept of proximity and nearness has always been essential in human interactions and relationships, making 'closest' a commonly used term in various contexts.

See also: close, closed, closely, closeness, closer, closet, closing, closure, closures, disclose, enclose, enclosure.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,284 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.