Nearest
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Located at the shortest distance from a point or person; closest in space or time. Most closely related or connected by affinity or relationship.
“The nearest hospital is approximately ten miles from the village.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɪərɪst/
Syllables
near·est
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Contains -EST superlative ending; double E-A pattern
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Scrabble
7 points; common word with balanced letter distribution
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