close
verb (used with object)
to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
closest
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superlativeof close.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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So it was fair to wonder if simple music performed on guitar came closest to representing his inner life.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
Newsom and other governors have repeatedly denied parole to his closest acolytes, though an appeals court overturned Newsom’s veto of the release of Leslie Van Houten in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 14, 2026
The attack, he said, was the closest one yet to the European Union border.
From Barron's β Sep. 14, 2026
The closest he came was with two laps to go as Verstappen stumbled over some lapped cars, but despite a mistake at Turn Five, the Dutchman was able to hold on.
From BBC β Sep. 13, 2026
The fourth, however, which was the one Tiamat was closest to catching, jumped right onto the table.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
