nearest
SayNEER-ist/ˈnɪɹɪst/UK/ˈnɪəɹɪst/
- 1Superlative of near. Use it for the one that is closest of all.
The nearest hospital is just down the road.
Run to the nearest exit if the alarm sounds.
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- 2Closest to a place or thing, with the shortest distance between them.
Please sit nearest the window so you can see outside.
At the concert, my little brother always wants to stand nearest the stage.
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nearest is a form of near
near, adjective: Not far away, or happening soon. Full entry
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- near → nearest: add -est
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