nearest

Adjective

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
  • "his nearest approach to success"

Adjective Satellite

• being on the left side
• closely resembling the genuine article
• giving or spending with reluctance
• with or in a close or intimate relationship
• very close in resemblance

Adverb

• (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
  • "that was the time he came nearest to death"

Adj

• superlative form of near: most near

Prep

• Closest to.

Examples

• I calculated the cost to the nearest 50 dollars.
• Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun.
• Where is the nearest bus stop?

Synonyms

approximate, cheeseparing, close, closest, dear, good, near, nigh, nighest, penny-pinching, skinny

Antonyms

far

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