Definitions for closest
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Princeton's WordNet(2.20 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. nearest, nighest, closest(adverb)

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

   "that was the time he came nearest to death"

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1. closest(Adjective)

   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. closets

How to pronounce closest?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Paul. F. Meekin:

   My view is that at your age you shouldn't worry too much about losing love. If it is right, it happens, its meant to be. The main thing is not to hurry, especially when your young and new to love. Love must come to both. Know for sure that nothing good, true and real gets away when it comes to love. And if it doesn't work out (for whatever reason) also know that God is closest to those of us with broken hearts.

2. Richard Isaacson:

   This was the closest to the finish line and early results showed not only could we improve cognitive function but also get rid of amyloid in the brain, this was the most hopeful thing we had -- in fact I have patients who are in the study, patients that are waiting to get into the trials.Read More.

3. Anatoly Aronov:

   People are curious to see the history made in front of them, we will be one kilometer away from the front at the very closest. But not any closer. It's safe. On no occasion will we be giving weapons to tourists.

4. House Speaker Paul Ryan:

   I think all of the anxiety is coming to a crescendo in this country. You have to understand -- we're the body of government closest to the people. We're up every other year and there's just a lot of anxiety that's out there.

5. Mike Heatwole:

   Our view is that if the president is interested in the issue he should try to hear from all perspectives about it, including those closest to Pebble who would like the jobs Pebble may provide.

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