The closest () method of the Element interface traverses the element and its parents (heading toward the document root) until it finds a node that matches the specified CSS selector. See Google Translate's machine translation of 'closest'. In other languages: French | Italian | Portuguese | Romanian | German | Dutch | Swedish | Russian | Polish | Czech | Greek | Turkish | Chinese | Japanese | Korean | Arabic Synonyms for CLOSEST: nearest, nearby, approximate, adjacent, next-door, near, immediate, close; Antonyms of CLOSEST: apart, single, farthest, separate, isolated, nonadjacent, far, noncontiguous closest Add to list Definitions of closest adverb (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance Define closest. closest synonyms, closest pronunciation, closest translation, English dictionary definition of closest. adj. clos·er , clos·est 1. Being near in space or time. CLOSEST definition: superlative of close. See examples of closest used in a sentence. to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. close suggests keeping a tight grip on one's money and possessions. niggardly implies giving or spending the very smallest amount possible. Nearest subway stations to your location Grand Central-42 St Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.