closest
- 01 A1 Beginner
the person or thing that is the shortest distance away.
denoting the object or location at the minimum physical distance from a reference point.
Simple“The closest supermarket is just a five-minute walk from here.”
In context“The survey team identified the closest water source to the campsite to ensure the expedition had a reliable supply throughout the week.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
the people you love or know the best, like family or best friends.
denoting the highest degree of emotional intimacy or familial connection.
Simple“She only invited her closest friends and family to the small wedding.”
In context“Even his closest advisors were kept in the dark about the CEO's sudden decision to resign before the merger was finalised.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
the thing that is almost exactly like something else.
representing the highest degree of similarity or correspondence to a target or original.
Simple“This paint is the closest match we can find to the original colour.”
In context“The linguist argued that this particular dialect represents the closest living relative to the extinct language of the region.”
Synonymsnearestmost likeAntonymsmost different
Usage closest living