nearest
/ˈnɪəɹɪst/ · ni·er·est
adjective
- Physically close I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.
- Close in time The end is near.
- Closely connected or related The deceased man had no near relatives.
preposition
- Closest to Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun.
Did you know? The word 'nearest' is often used in phrases such as 'the nearest airport' or 'the nearest train station', emphasizing the proximity of a location or facility.