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nearest Definition and Meaning in English (nearest definition)

adjective
Synonyms:closestadjacentimmediate
Quick Answer • Definition

Nearest definition: Describing the shortest distance in space or time to a particular point or object.

Definitions of Nearest

  1. 1adjective

    Describing the shortest distance in space or time to a particular point or object.

  2. 2adjective

    Referring to the closest degree of relationship, kinship, or connection.

Example Sentences

casual

“The nearest bus stop is just around the corner.”

formal

“Please take the nearest exit.”

casual

“She is my nearest relative.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

farthestfurthestmost distant

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Inflected Word Forms

nounnearness
adjectivenear
adverbnearly
comparativenearer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nearest and dearestidiom

One's closest relatives and friends.

the nearest thing toexpression

Something that is very similar to or almost the same as something else.

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