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Definition of nearest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
proximitymost close in distance or time
- The nearest store is five minutes away.
2.
similaritymost similar or related
- He is the nearest thing to a brother I have.
Adverb
proximityat the shortest distance in space or time
- The store is nearest to my house.
Expressions with nearest
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closest family members or friends
She invited all her nearest and dearest to the wedding.
willing to accept a price close to the asking price
The car is $5,000 or nearest offer.
Origin of nearest
Old English, neah (near) + est (superlative suffix)
Terms with nearest included in their meaning
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place
nearest in space or position
proximity
nearest in relationship
numbers
approximate a number to the nearest whole
estimation
lower a number to the nearest ten or hundred
mathematics
adjust a number to the nearest whole number
social
nearest or regular pub or bar
arithmetic
reduce a number to the nearest lower whole number
arithmetic
adjust a number to the nearest whole number
mathematics
reduced to the nearest lower whole number
position
at or nearest the top of something
mathematics
describing a number changed to nearest value
soccer position
primary attacking player in soccer positioned nearest to the opponent's goal
theater seating
located in the seats nearest the stage in a theater
proximity
next or nearest in space or time
stack
nearest to the top in a stack
aircraft proximity
part of airport nearest the aircraft
astronomy
the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox
basketball
the half of a basketball court nearest the offensive team's basket
golf
part of a club head's face nearest the shaft
plant
nearest to the main stem in plants
ornithology
feather on a bird's wing nearest the body
animals
draft horse nearest the vehicle wheels
math finance
rounds halfway numbers to the nearest even number
maritime
mast nearest the bow on multi-masted ships
Examples of nearest in a sentence
We waited for the nearest bus to arrive. This model is the nearest match to the original. Her style is the nearest to mine. The hospital is nearest to the main road. Which exit is nearest to the highway?
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- French:le plus proche, au plus près, ...
- German:nächste, am nächsten, ...
- Italian:più vicino, a breve distanza, ...
- Spanish:más cercano, más cerca, ...
- Portuguese:próximo, mais perto, ...
- Chinese:最近的, 最近, ...
- Japanese:最寄りの, 最も近く, ...
- Arabic:أَقْرَب, بِشَكْلٍ أَقْرَب, ...
- Hebrew:הַקָּרוֹב בְּיוֹתֵר, הַכִּי קָרוֹב, ...
- Russian:ближайший, ближе всего, ...
- Ukrainian:найближчий, найближче, ...
- Hindi:निकटतम, सबसे नज़दीक, ...
Definition of near - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
proximityat a short distance from
- The school is near the park.
2.
timeclose to in time
- The deadline is near the end of the month.
3.
almost statealmost at a particular state
- He is near tears after hearing the news.
4.
close relationshipclose to in relationship
- She is near her family.
Adjective
1.
proximityclose in distance
- The near store is just around the corner..
2.
temporal proximityclose in time or about to happen
- The deadline is near.
3.
intimacyclosely connected or intimate with someone
- She is a near friend of mine.
4.
kinshipclosely related by blood or marriage
- She is my near relative..
5.
approximatealmost or approximately the same
- The results were near identical.
6.
financeDated UK miserly or unwilling to spend moneyDated UK
- He is known for being near with his money.
7.
vehicle positionDated UK on the side closest to the curbDated UK
- The near side mirror is broken.
Adverb
1.
proximityat a position close in space or time
- The train station is near.
2.
approximationalmost or nearly
- He was near winning the race.
3.
imminencesoon to happen or occur
- The holidays are drawing near.
Noun
1.
proximityshort distance in space or time
- The near of the park makes it a popular spot..
2.
equestrianTECH. UK left side of a horse or teamTECH. UK
- The rider mounted from the near side.
Expressions with near
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attempt that almost succeeds but fails
Her near miss at winning the race was disappointing.
move closer to a place or person
As the train drew near, we could see its lights.
sufficiently close to a desired state or condition
The results were near enough to what we expected.
far from matching a standard, amount, or similarity
This result is nowhere near what we expected.
in many places or locations widely
The news spread far and near.
possess far less than needed or expected
She has nowhere near the experience required for the job.
close to being correct or accurate
His guess was near the mark.
not exactly right but close enough
“Is it exactly noon?” “No, but near enough.”
far less than what is needed or expected
The money raised was nowhere near enough to cover the costs.
close to being offensive or inappropriate
His jokes are often near the knuckle.
almost or nearly
I damn near missed the bus this morning..
almost but not completely or exactly
I darn near missed the bus this morning.
extremely difficult to achieve or accomplish
Climbing that mountain is darn near impossible.
very close and important to someone
Her family is near and dear to her.
situation where an outcome is narrowly achieved or avoided
Winning the game was a near thing, decided in the final seconds..
emotionally important or significant to someone
The charity's mission is near to her heart.
before long, but not right away
We will finish the repairs in the near future.
close in distance or time
The school is near to the park.
at all close to a certain point
He wasn't anywhere near the finish line.
approach or move closer to someone or something
As I came near, the dog began to wag its tail.
covering both nearby and distant areas
The festival attracted visitors from near and far places.
close to one's residence
The grocery store is near home.
person closely related by blood or marriage
She invited only her near relatives to the wedding.
feeling so emotional that crying is almost happening
She was near tears after hearing the bad news.
Origin of near
Old English, neah (near, close)
Examples of near in a sentence
We live near the grocery store. The event is near the holiday season. Her birthday is near the start of summer. The project is near completion. She was near exhaustion after the marathon. He stays near his closest friends.
They live near their relatives. The near building is under construction. We chose the near campsite for convenience. The event is near, so preparations are underway. Her birthday is near, and plans are being made. They share a near bond that few understand. His near relationship with the CEO helped his career. He is a near cousin of mine. They are near kin and share many family traditions. Their estimates were near equal. The two shades are near indistinguishable. She was near when it came to tipping waiters. His near attitude made him unpopular among friends. Park the van close to the near curb. The bicycle was leaning against the near side of the car. The deadline is near for the project. The holidays are drawing near. She came near to missing the bus. The deadline is near, so we must hurry. A storm is near, according to the forecast. The near of the station is convenient. Living in the near of the school is beneficial. He always checks the near before mounting the horse. The saddle was adjusted on the near for better balance.
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- French:près, proche, ...
- German:bei, nahe, ...
- Italian:vicino a, prossimo, ...
- Spanish:cerca de, cercano, ...
- Portuguese:perto de, próximo, ...
- Chinese:在...附近, 附近的, ...
- Japanese:近くに, 近い, ...
- Arabic:بِالقُرْبِ مِنْ, قَرِيب, ...
- Hebrew:לְיַד, קָרוֹב, ...
- Russian:возле, близкий, ...
- Ukrainian:біля, близький, ...
- Hindi:के पास, पास का, ...
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