closest
Translation
closest, nearest
Examples
Where is the closest subway station?
Where is the closest underground station?
He is my closest friend.
He is my closest friend.
Grammar Patterns
((the closest + noun)) ((to sth.)) the nearest thing to something Where is the closest underground station?
((sb.'s closest + noun)) someone's most intimate person/thing He is my closest friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nearest; Antonyms: farthest, most distant
Etymology
From the adjective 'close' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'closing' the distance. The 'closest' point has the smallest distance, as if it's almost closed.