Closest — synonyms, closest antonyms, definition

1. closest (Adjective)

closest (Adjective) — At or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other. ex. "close to noon" ex. "how close are we to town?" ex. "a close formation of ships"

closest (Adjective) — Close in relevance or relationship. ex. "a close family" ex. "we are all...in close sympathy with..." ex. "close kin" ex. "a close resemblance"

closest (Adjective) — Not far distant in time, space, degree or circumstances. ex. "she was close to tears" ex. "had a close call"

closest (Adjective) — Rigorously attentive; strict and thorough. ex. "close supervision" ex. "paid close attention" ex. "a close study" ex. "kept a close watch on expenditures"

closest (Adjective) — Marked by fidelity to an original. ex. "a close translation"

closest (Adjective) — (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched. ex. "a close contest"

closest (Adjective) — In close proximity; crowded. ex. "close quarters"

closest (Adjective) — Lacking fresh air. ex. "the dreadfully close atmosphere"

closest (Adjective) — (of textiles) having little space between threads; dense. ex. "a close weave"

closest (Adjective) — Strictly confined or guarded. ex. "kept under close custody"

closest (Adjective) — Confined to specific persons. ex. "a close secret"

closest (Adjective) — Fitting closely but comfortably. ex. "a close fit"

closest (Adjective) — Used of hair or haircuts. ex. "a close military haircut"

closest (Adjective) — Giving or spending with reluctance. ex. "very close with his money"

closest (Adjective) — Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information. ex. "although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it"

2. closest (Adverb)

closest (Adverb) — (superlative of 'near' or 'close') within the shortest distance.