Nearest (Adverb)
Meaning
(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death".
Examples
- The new coffee shop is the nearest place to grab a morning coffee on the way to work.
- That was the time he came nearest to solving the complex math problem that had been stumping him for weeks.
- Turn left at the nearest intersection to get to the hotel.
- She came nearest to tears when her dog passed away after 15 years of companionship.
- The hikers were instructed to find the nearest shelter to wait out the storm.