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Meaning of the word nearest in English

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nearest

Adjective

1.

located a short distance away.

Example:
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a big house in the near distance
Synonym:
close nearby at hand within reach accessible handy convenient local neighboring adjacent next-door adjoining bordering abutting contiguous proximate
Antonym:
far
2.

only a short time ahead.

Example:
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the conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future
Synonym:
imminent forthcoming in the offing at hand approaching impending upcoming coming looming
Antonym:
distant remote
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