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nearest
near N0040700 (nîr)adv. 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.2. Just about; almost; nearly: was near exhausted from the climb.3. With or in a close relationship: It turns out we are near related.adj. nearer, nearest 1. Close in time, space, position, or degree: near neighbors; near equals.2. Closely related by kinship or association; intimate: a near relative; a near and dear friend. See Synonyms at close.3. a. Nearly occurring but not actually happening: a near victory; a near disaster.b. Just barely avoided: a near hit by the incendiary bomb.4. a. Closely corresponding to or resembling an original: a near likeness.b. Closely resembling the genuine article: a dress of near satin; near silver beads.5. a. Closer of two or more: Take the near street and then turn right.b. Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle.c. Being the animal or vehicle on the left.6. Short and direct: the nearest route to town.7. Archaic Stingy; parsimonious.prep. Close to: an inn near London.v. neared, near·ing, nears v.tr. To come close or closer to: The plane neared the terminal.v.intr. To draw near or nearer; approach: as the holiday nears.
[Middle English ner, from Old English nēar, from comparative of nēah, close, near.]
near′ness n.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | nearest - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"closest, nighestsuperlative - an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it" |
Translations- Where is the nearest subway station? (US)
Where is the nearest tube station? (UK) → 附近哪儿有地铁站？ - Where is the nearest bus stop? → 附近哪儿有公共汽车站？
- Where is the nearest bike repair shop? → 附近哪儿有自行车修理铺？
IdiomsSeenearEncyclopediaSeeNEARnearest
Synonyms for nearestadv (superlative of 'near' or 'close') within the shortest distanceSynonymsRelated Words |