closest

Adjective

close (comparative closer, superlative closest)

1. At little distance; near in space or time.
   • Is your house close?

   Synonyms:

   close by

2. Almost, but not quite (getting to an answer, goal, or other state); near.
   • No, but you were close.
3. Almost resulting in disaster.
   • Phew! That was close!
4. Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced; almost exactly matching.
   • Their ages are quite close.
5. Adhering strictly to a standard or original; exact or nearly so.
   • a close translation; a close copy
6. Intimate or immediate in personal relationship.
   • He is a close friend.

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