closest
Pronunciation: [ˈkloʊsɪst]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(adjective) when something is the nearest or most similar to something else. If you compare several things, the closest one is the one that is most similar or nearby.
Example
Out of all my friends, she is the closest to me.
Example
The two answers are not the closest; they are quite far apart.
Example
Which of these pictures is the closest to what you saw?
Context: "distance"
(adjective) when something is very near in physical space. If you're talking about locations, the closest place is the one that's nearest to you.
Example
The closest park is just a few blocks away from our house.
Example
The closest store isn't open right now because it's too far away.
Example
What is the closest restaurant to your school?
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