word
Nearest
NIH-ruhst
/ˈnɪrʌst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nearest
Dictionary meaning
Superlative of 'near' or 'close,' within the shortest distance.
Examples
- That was the time we came nearest to death.
Synonyms: nighest, closest
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