Word
nearest
Phoneticsnear·est, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɪɹəst/
UK/nˈiəɹəst/
Definitions
01closest in distance
A1 · Beginner
adj. the one that is the shortest distance away.
adj. denoting the shortest physical distance from a specific location or person.
“Where is the nearest supermarket to this hotel?”
“The hikers decided to head for the nearest shelter when they noticed the dark clouds gathering over the ridge.”
02closest in time
B1 · Intermediate
adj. the one that is coming soonest.
adj. referring to the point in time that is least distant from the present or a specified moment.
“The nearest available appointment is next Tuesday at ten.”
“We must consider the nearest deadline before we begin planning the long-term phases of the project.”
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03closest to a place
B1 · Intermediate
prep. used to describe being at the shortest distance to something.
prep. functioning as a superlative preposition to indicate the minimum spatial gap between two entities.
“He sat in the chair nearest the door so he could leave quickly.”
“The table nearest the window offers the best view of the garden, though it can be quite chilly in the winter months.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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