NEAREST as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • (superlative of `near” or `nigh”) most near
   Synonym(s)
   • nighest (what does nighest mean?)
   Similar To
   • near (what does near mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)

NEAREST as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • (superlative of `near” or `close”) within the shortest distance
   Synonym(s)
   • closest (what does closest mean?)
   • nighest (what does nighest mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • that was the time he came nearest to death