Definitions
Closest - as an adverb
Closest - as a verb
(physical) to remove a gap.
(social) to finish, to terminate.
To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
To have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon.
Closest - as an adjective
Closed, shut.
Narrow; confined.
Example: "A close alley; close quarters"
At a little distance; near.
Example: "Is your house close?"
Intimate; well-loved.
Example: "He is a close friend."
Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude.
(ireland, england, scotland) hot, humid, with no wind.
(of a vowel) articulated with the tongue body relatively close to the hard palate.
Strictly confined; carefully guarded.
Example: "A close prisoner"
Out of the way of observation; secluded; secret; hidden.
Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced.
Example: "A close contest"
Short.
Example: "To cut grass or hair close"
Dense; solid; compact.
Concise; to the point.
Example: "Close reasoning"
Difficult to obtain.
Example: "Money is close."
Parsimonious; stingy.
Adhering strictly to a standard or original; exact.
Example: "A close translation"
Accurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict.
Example: "The patient was kept under close observation."
Marked, evident.
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Word Game Points
CLOSEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
CLOSEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
CLOSEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
