Nearest
/ˈnɪəɹɪst/ adj, prep
adj, prep ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 superlative form of near: most near form-of, superlative
"Where is the nearest bus stop?"
Adverb
- 1 (superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance wordnet
Preposition
- 1 Closest to.
"Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun."
Example
More examples"The ambulances carried the injured to the nearest hospital."