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Nearest

//ˈnɪəɹɪst// adj, prep

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Adjective
  1. 1
    superlative form of near: most near form-of, superlative

    "Where is the nearest bus stop?"

Adverb
  1. 1
    (superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance wordnet
Preposition
  1. 1
    Closest to.

    "Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun."

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