Synonyms for
Closest
Definition
Closest means nearest in space or time.
Synonyms & similar words
stuffy
cheeseparing
far
faithful
nearest
confining
closelipped
tightlipped
nigh
close
closemouthed
distant
pennypinching
tight
closefitting
unaired
skinny
nighest
secretive
snug
near
airless
nearest
proximate
adjacent
immediate
touching
next-door
bordering
contiguous
adjoining
near
abutting
vicinal
neighboring
connecting
surrounding
encompassing
enclosing
enveloping
enfolding
embracing
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- closest friend
- closest relative
- closest to home
- closest call
- closest match
- closest possible
- closest encounter
- closest race
Word family
Usage note
As a superlative adjective, 'closest' refers to the shortest distance. It can also refer to the highest degree of similarity or relationship.
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Example sentences
- The closest store to our house is the supermarket.
- She sat closest to the door so she could leave quickly.
- The closest planet to the sun is Mercury.
- The closest hospital is two hours away by car.
- 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