second-person singular simple present form of close
"You closest your eyes before you sleep."
In plain English: To move nearer to something or someone is to get closer until you are right next to them.
"She felt closest to her grandmother when they were sewing quilts together in the old kitchen."
superlative form of close: most close.
"Of all the candidates, she was the closest to winning the election."
In plain English: Closest means being nearer to something than anything else nearby.
"The closest friend I have is my brother."
Usage: Use the adjective closest to describe the person or thing nearest in distance, time, or relationship among a group. Do not confuse this with "closed," which describes something shut rather than near.