Nearest

Word NEAREST
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈnɪəɹɪst/

Definitions and meanings of "Nearest"

What do we mean by nearest?

Physically close.

Close in time.

Closely connected or related.

Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.

Approximate, almost.

(in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).

Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.

Immediate; direct; close; short.

Stingy; parsimonious.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nearest

The word "nearest" in example sentences

A vote was passed in town meeting that the new Church should be located "on the nearest convenientest spot to the centre," but the words _nearest, convenientest_, were a cause of furious contention. ❋ Various (N/A)

King who serves, and is nearest of kin to us, is also _nearest of kin to ❋ Unknown (1897)

For them to miss out on the title nearest challengers Glamorgan have to win their final two games against Surrey and Derbyshire, and even then Sussex would only need three points from their remaining match at Worcester next week to be crowned champions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The phrase nearest and dearest carried him back in time and reminded him of the deer. ❋ Ann Beattie (2010)

For Surrey to miss out on the title nearest challengers Glamorgan have to win their final two games against Surrey and Derbyshire, and even then Sussex would only need three points from their remaining match at Worcester next week to be crowned champions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So I called the nearest police station to Utøya, in Hønefoss. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Keep America safe; dispose of Teatards in nearest dumpster. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She said she called the nearest hospital a few hours after he was taken away. ❋ Anne Canadeo (2011)

This was despite the fact that the deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, made clear in March last year that unaccompanied children who arrived in Britain "should be referred to the nearest local authority on arrival to ensure that they receive the same standard of care and support as any other child in need". ❋ Unknown (2012)

He called the nearest field office for reinforcements, then turned back to the caldera. ❋ Alayna Williams (2010)

Then she called the nearest Burger King that was independently owned off the interstate, which is seven miles away, and it was almost a dollar difference. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There are plenty of ways to obtain samples of these exquisite Caron fragrances - either call the nearest Caron boutique to you there is one in Paris and another one in New York and they might be able to ship samples to your country. ❋ Ayala Sender (2008)

But I know an offer that is too good to be true when I see one, so I called my nearest ASDA first and had an hilarious chat with a guy in the wines and spirits department. ❋ ROB McGIBBON (2007)

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