Synonyms for

Closest

Verb / ˈkləʊsʌst / Another word for closest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Closest means nearest in space or time.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

nearest imminent proximate

Informal

handiest next door right there

Literary

nigh adjoining

Antonyms

farthest most distant remote faraway removed apart

Common collocations

  • closest friend
  • closest relative
  • closest to home
  • closest call
  • closest match
  • closest possible
  • closest encounter
  • closest race

Word family

adjective close
adverb closely

Usage note

As a superlative adjective, 'closest' refers to the shortest distance. It can also refer to the highest degree of similarity or relationship.

Example sentences

  1. The closest store to our house is the supermarket.
  2. She sat closest to the door so she could leave quickly.
  3. The closest planet to the sun is Mercury.
  4. The closest hospital is two hours away by car.
  5. I need to find the closest parking spot.

Quotes

  • The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else. - Carson McCullers
  • The closest thing to being famous is being a Parisian waiter. - Andy Warhol
  • The closest thing to a law of nature in business is that form has an affinity for expense, while substance has an affinity for income. - Dee Hock

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