Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
closest thing to
phrase
/ˈkloʊsɪst θɪŋ tʊ/
Definition
The nearest equivalent or something that is most alike.
Examples
- “Her kindness is the closest thing to love that I’ve experienced.”
- “This dish is the closest thing to a traditional recipe you can find here.”
Meaning
This phrase is used to refer to something that is not exactly the same as another thing but is the nearest or most similar representation of it.
Synonyms
- nearest equivalent
- most similar
- closest alternative
