Closest Definition & Meaning
closest
- adverb
- (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"
Words that rhyme with closest
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does closest mean?
- (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"
- What part of speech is closest?
- Closest is an adverb.