Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nearest
adjective
/ˈnɪrəst/
Definition
closest in distance or time.
Examples
- She lives in the nearest town to the lake.
- Can you tell me the nearest bus stop?
- The nearest pizza place is just around the corner.
Meaning
The term ‘nearest’ refers to something that is the closest in proximity or happens at the shortest amount of time away from a reference point.
Synonyms
- closest
- next
- adjacent
- proximity
