Synonyms:
nearest, nighest, closest
Meaning: (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"
Usage examples
Stooping, he went through the nearest door.
"How far is the nearest village from here?"
"Rome of the Empire comes nearest to it...."
Venezuela is our nearest neighbor to the south.
"Tell me, please, how to recognise the nearest."
Cygni is the nearest star to us in this part of the sky.
The man was nearest to me, and I could see him more distinctly.
The largest is known as the Pyramid of Cheops and is nearest Cairo.
'Then send for some,--to the tap downstairs, if that's the nearest!
The chuck holds the work truest that comes the nearest to fitting it.