English Meaning & Definitions
Superlative of close; at the shortest distance in space or time, or having the most intimate relationship.
- โShe is my closest friend and knows all my secrets.โ
- โThe closest gas station is five miles down the road.โ
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The word is the superlative form of 'close', derived from the Middle English 'clos', which came from the Old French 'clos' (enclosed, shut), originating from the Latin 'clausus', the past participle of 'claudere' (to shut). The suffix '-est' is of Germanic origin, used to form the superlative degree of adjectives.
Think of 'close' as being near, and 'est' as the 'best'โthe 'best' near is the 'closest'.
Frequently Asked Questions About โclosestโ
1. What is the meaning of โclosestโ in English?
In English, closest (adjective) is defined as: โSuperlative of close; at the shortest distance in space or time, or having the most intimate relationship.โ.
2. How do you use โclosestโ in a sentence?
โShe is my closest friend and knows all my secrets.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โclosestโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โclosestโ?
The word is the superlative form of 'close', derived from the Middle English 'clos', which came from the Old French 'clos' (enclosed, shut), originating from the Latin 'clausus', the past participle of 'claudere' (to shut). The suffix '-est' is of Germanic origin, used to form the superlative degree of adjectives.
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