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| 1. | [ adjective ] (superlative of `near' or `nigh') most near | |
| Synonyms: | nighest | |
| Related terms: | superlative near | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance | |
| Synonyms: | closest nighest | |
| Examples: | "that was the time he came nearest to death" |
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| Related terms: | superlative | |
| Similar spelling: |
Near_East nearside |
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