Nearest

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 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.”

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Contains -EST superlative ending; double E-A pattern

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7 points; common word with balanced letter distribution

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