1. closest in distance, time, or relationship
Usage: superlative form of ‘near’

1. at the shortest distance or closest point
Usage: superlative form of ‘near’

Examples

• The nearest hospital is five miles away.
• She sat in the nearest chair to the door.
• What’s the nearest you’ve ever come to winning?
• The nearest I can estimate is about fifty people.
• He lives nearest to the school of all the students.
• The fire station is nearest to our house.
• Find the nearest exit in case of emergency.