Definitions of nearest adverb (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance “that was the time he came nearest to death” synonyms: closest, nighest NEAREST definition: least distant from; closest to | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples Define nearest. nearest synonyms, nearest pronunciation, nearest translation, English dictionary definition of nearest. adv.

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near er , near est 1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time: moved the table nearer to the wall; as graduation draws near.