nearest Definition
- 1at or to the minimum distance or time away
- 2next to or very close to something or someone
Using nearest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nearest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The nearest gas station is just a mile away.
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The nearest exit on the highway is closed.
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I need to find the nearest hospital.
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The nearest parking spot was too far away.
nearest Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: nearest in Brief
The term 'nearest' [ˈnɪərɪst] refers to the minimum distance or time away from something or someone. It can be used to describe proximity, exemplified by 'The nearest gas station is just a mile away.' 'Nearest' has synonyms like 'closest' and 'adjacent,' and antonyms like 'farthest' and 'distant.'