Meaning of the word closest in English
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closest
US /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/
UK /ˈkləʊ.sɪst/
Superlative Adjective
1.
at the shortest distance or interval
Example:
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The library is the closest building to the park.
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Which is the closest store that sells fresh produce?
2.
most similar or most nearly matching
Example:
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His guess was the closest to the actual answer.
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Among all the options, this one is the closest to what I'm looking for.