adj
nearest
NEER-rihst
adj
1
Superlative of near: closest in distance, time, or relation.
"What's the nearest supermarket?"
"Round the number to the nearest ten."
prep
1
Closest to a specified place or thing.
"Sit nearest the door if you need to leave early."
How to Use Nearest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe most close of all — the superlative of "near."
Common pairings
nearest exit
nearest station
to the nearest
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