English · Adjectives
closest
/ˈkləʊsɪst/
[/ˈkləʊsɪst/]
superlative of close
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'close'. Used to say something is the most close of all.
Example
She is my closest friend.
She is my closest friend.
Etymology
From 'close' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.