nearest — Closest in distance, time, or relationship; most proximate or adjacent.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Closest in distance, time, or relationship; most proximate or adjacent.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪrɪst/
Example Sentences
- My nearest pizza place is actually 20 miles away - I really need to move to civilization.
- Round the number to the nearest hundred.
- The nearest ATM was broken, so I had to walk three blocks to find another one.
nearest
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɪrɪst/]
Closest in distance, time, or relationship; most proximate or adjacent.
Closest in distance, time, or relationship; most proximate or adjacent.
The nearest star shines clearest for the dearest!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'near' meaning 'closer' combined with the superlative suffix '-est'. The word evolved from the comparative 'nearer' to the superlative 'nearest' to express the highest degree of proximity.
Breakdown
near (close in distance) + -est (superlative suffix meaning 'most')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My nearest pizza place is actually 20 miles away - I really need to move to civilization.”
“Round the number to the nearest hundred.”
“The nearest ATM was broken, so I had to walk three blocks to find another one.”
“She lives in the nearest house to the cemetery, which explains why she gets such great Wi-Fi - no neighbors to share bandwidth with!”
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