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CLOSEST Antonyms

There are 15 antonyms of the word closest. (opposite meanings)
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farthest
adjectiveadj
adverb

• to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)

• to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)

adjective satellite

• (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

furthest
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)

• to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)

adjective satellite

• (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

open
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

• affording free passage or access

• used of mouth or eyes

• (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

• ready or willing to receive favorably

• open and observable; not secret or hidden

noun

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

• where the air is unconfined

• a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

• information that has become public

adjective satellite

• with no protection or shield

• open to or in view of all

• not having been filled

• accessible to all

• not defended or capable of being defended

• (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

• having no protecting cover or enclosure

• not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

• not sealed or having been unsealed

• without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition

• not requiring union membership

• possibly accepting or permitting

• affording free passage or view

• openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

• ready for business

verb

• cause to open or to become open

• start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

• become open

• begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• make available

• become available

• have an opening or passage or outlet

• make the opening move

• afford access to

• display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

distant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

• separate or apart in time

• located far away spatially

aloof
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in an aloof manner

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

begin
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

• set in motion, cause to start

• begin to speak or say

• be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series

• have a beginning, of a temporal event

• have a beginning characterized in some specified way

• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

• achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative

• begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language

commence
verbv
verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• get off the ground

cool
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

• inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color

• psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike

noun

• the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

• great coolness and composure under strain

adjective satellite

• marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis

• fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept

verb

• make cool or cooler

• loose heat

• lose intensity

extend
verbv
verb

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

far
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• located at a great distance in time or space or degree

noun

• a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again

adverb

• to a considerable degree; very much

• at or to or from a great distance in space

• at or to a certain point or degree

• remote in time

• to an advanced stage or point

adjective satellite

• being of a considerable distance or length

• being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle

• beyond a norm in opinion or actions

faraway
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• very far away in space or time

• far removed mentally

initiate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

• people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

verb

• bring into being

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

• bring up a topic for discussion

• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

remote
adjectiveadj
adjective

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

noun

• a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance

adjective satellite

• located far away spatially

• unlikely to occur

• separate or apart in time

• inaccessible and sparsely populated

start
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the beginning of anything

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• a sudden involuntary movement

• the act of starting something

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• a signal to begin (as in a race)

• the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• depart for someplace

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

• bring into being

• get off the ground

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• get going or set in motion

• begin or set in motion

• begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

• play in the starting lineup

• have a beginning characterized in some specified way

• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

• bulge outward

widen
verbv
verb

• become broader or wider or more extensive

• make (clothes) larger

• make wider

• extend in scope or range or area

Alternatives for FARTHEST

Alternatives for FURTHEST

Alternatives for OPEN

Alternatives for DISTANT

Alternatives for ALOOF

Alternatives for BEGIN

Alternatives for COMMENCE

Alternatives for COOL

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