Definitions for closest
clos·est

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1. nearest, nighest, closestadverb

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

   "that was the time he came nearest to death"

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1. closestadjective

   superlative form of close : most close.

   The closest affinities of the Jubulaceae are with the Lejeuneaceae. The two families share in common: elaters usually 1-spiral, trumpet-shaped and fixed to the capsule valves, distally

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1. closest

   The term "closest" generally refers to being nearest in proximity or distance relative to other objects or locations. It implies the minimal amount of space or time required to reach something or someone.

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1. closets

How to pronounce closest?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of closest in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of closest in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of closest in a Sentence

1. Antoine de Rivarol:

   Familiarity is the root of the closest friendships, as well as the interests hatreds.

2. Steny Hoyer:

   Not only was this request disrespectful of Rep. Tlaib but of the United States Congress as well, this matter is a self-inflicted wound by one of America's closest allies, one of our closest friends, and a vibrant democracy.

3. United States:

   No one should ever doubt United States in meeting its commitments to the mutual defense of the NATO alliance, unfortunately, this motion has become necessary because some of our closest allies have come to question the United States commitment to collective self-defense. President Donald Trump on Tuesday has at times called the alliance' obsolete.' Our allies are starting to wonder whether they can rely on United States to come to their defense in a crisis.

4. Scott Walker:

   The Islamic Republic of Iran -- the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism -- is on the march throughout the Middle East, president Obama’s deal … risks provoking a nuclear arms race in the most volatile region of the world, one that threatens the survival of our closest regional ally Israel and our key Arab partners.

5. Robert Sorenson , 94:

   We had plans to meet, but the pandemic took place ; we talked on the phone frequently, i am the last closest relative that Thelma Sutcliffe has. Thelma Sutcliffe was very important to me. Thelma Sutcliffe was good to me and my siblings all throughout the years.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=closest
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Closest
3. ^ ChatGPT
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