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(superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance

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  1. adv. (superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance
  2. j:100 a at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other a close in relevance or relationship a not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances s rigorously attentive; strict and thorough s marked by fidelity to an original s (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched s crowded s lacking fresh air s of textiles s strictly confined or guarded s confined to specific persons s fitting closely but comfortably s used of hair or haircuts s giving or spending with reluctance s inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information r (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance