What does nearest mean?

nearest means "(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance".

How many syllables are in nearest?

nearest has 2 syllables: near-est. The stress falls on "near". In IPA it is /ˈnɪɹəst/.

What is another word for nearest?

Close synonyms include nighest, closest. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is nearest a common word?

nearest is banded "Common" — everyday vocabulary in speech and writing. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.

Nearest — meaning and how to say it: NIR-uhst

adverb

1 senseA word that modifies a verb, adjective or other adverb.

1.
(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
“that was the time he came nearest to death”
Synonymsnighest closest
superlative

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What does nearest mean?: nearest means "(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance".
How many syllables are in nearest?: nearest has 2 syllables: near-est. The stress falls on "near". In IPA it is /ˈnɪɹəst/.
What is another word for nearest?: Close synonyms include nighest, closest. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.
Is nearest a common word?

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