nearest

near-est · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (superlative of near) At the smallest distance; most close.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Located at the shortest distance compared to all others.

Related words

Antonyms: farthest, furthest
See also: closest, near, nearer
Synonyms: closest

Etymology

From Old English neahst, superlative form of neah ("near, close").