closest

Adjective

• Near in space, time, or relationship; most intimate.
• Nearest in proximity, degree, or relationship.
• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
• close in relevance or relationship
• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

Adjective Satellite

• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
• marked by fidelity to an original
• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
• crowded
• lacking fresh air
• of textiles
• strictly confined or guarded
• confined to specific persons
• fitting closely but comfortably
• used of hair or haircuts
• giving or spending with reluctance
• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

Adverb

• (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance

Adj

• superlative form of close: most close.

Verb

• second-person singular simple present indicative of close

Examples

• He aimed for the CLOSEST double-letter score, optimizing his play for maximum points.
• His opponent came closest to a bingo, but missed by one letter.

Synonyms

airless, cheeseparing, close, close-fitting, closelipped, closemouthed, confining, faithful, near, nearest, nigh, nighest, penny-pinching, secretive, skinny, snug, stuffy, tight, tightlipped, unaired

Antonyms

distant, far

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