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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Anagrams for Closest »

1. closets

How to pronounce Closest?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Closest in sign language?

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. Lou DiBella:

   He was surrounded by his family, close friends and members of his boxing team, including his mentor, friend and trainer Joe Higgins, on behalf of Patrick's family, team, and those closest to him, we are grateful for the prayers, expressions of support and outpouring of love for Pat that have been so obvious since his injury.

2. Philip Lubin:

   We could propel a 100 kilogram robotic craft to Mars in a few days. If you want to push something like shuttle class, it takes you roughly in order of month to get there, within 25 year light of Earth, there are actually quite a few potential exoplanets and habitable things to visit - that may be habitable. We don’t know of course. There are many targets to choose from. The closest is Alpha Centauri, which is about four light years away.

3. President Barack Obama:

   It is not just my view but the view of my closest military and civilian advisers that that would be a mistake.

4. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Live like the universe is your beloved home, love like everyone is your closest friend.

5. Paul Chodas:

   The asteroid will be brightest while it moves through southern skies, amateur astronomers in the southern hemisphere and at low northern latitudes should be able to see this asteroid using moderate size telescopes with apertures of at least 8 inches in the nights leading up to closest approach, but they will probably need star charts to find it.

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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
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Closest