Definitions and Examples of nearest, closest, nearer
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
At the shortest distance from a particular place or object.
Example
The nearest grocery store is just a few blocks away.
At the smallest distance from a particular place or object.
Example
The closest parking spot to the entrance was already taken.
At a shorter distance in space or time than something else.
Example
We decided to take the longer route because it was nearer to our destination.
Key Differences: nearest vs closest vs nearer
- 1Nearest refers to the shortest distance from a particular place or object.
- 2Closest refers to the smallest distance from a particular place or object.
- 3Nearer refers to a shorter distance in space or time than something else.
Effective Usage of nearest, closest, nearer
- 1Giving Directions: Use nearest and closest to give directions to a location.
- 2Comparing Distances: Use nearer to compare distances between two objects or places.
- 3Describing Locations: Use these antonyms to describe the relative distance of one place or object to another.
Remember this!
The antonyms of farthest are nearest, closest, and nearer. Use nearest and closest to give directions to a location, nearer to compare distances between two objects or places, and all three to describe the relative distance of one place or object to another.