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nearest

ADJECTIVE
close
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjacent convenient
STRONG
abutting adjoining approaching handy impending neighboring nigh warm
WEAK
across the street around the corner at hand contiguous give or take a little hard by immediate imminent in spitting distance in the ball park near-at-hand nearly next proximate under one's nose
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distant far
STRONG
remote
WEAK
away far-off faraway
ADJECTIVE
immediate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
direct recent
WEAK
adjacent close contiguous firsthand near-at-hand nearby nigh primary proximal proximate
Antonyms
WEAK
away distant eventually far later never
ADJECTIVE
intimate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate confidential cozy loving warm
STRONG
bosom cherished close dear dearest faithful fast mellow mix near nice regular roommate snug
WEAK
buddy-buddy chummy clubby comfy fond next
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool disliking
STRONG
away far imprecise inaccurate loose
WEAK
formal incompatible public unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
next
Synonyms
STRONGEST
later
WEAK
abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close closest coming consequent coterminous ensuing following hard by meeting neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous
ADVERB
fore
Synonyms
STRONG
ante forward
WEAK
ahead antecedently before beforehand in advance near precedently previous
Antonyms
WEAK
aft back

Example Sentences

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Since Shaquille’s closed down during the pandemic, Fixins has been a go-to in downtown for Southern staples and cocktails mixed with Black-owned labels such as Uncle Nearest whiskey.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Nearest Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave., with a short walk to the restaurant.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

Nearest Metro: East Falls Church or West Falls Church-VT/UVA, with a short trip to the restaurant.

From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2023

In 2016, via the New York Times, Clay Risen stamped pieces of Nathan "Nearest" Green's legacy into America's mind through his article, "Jack Daniels Embraces a Hidden Ingredient: Help From a Slave."

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2023

A neon sign lets us know it’s called The Nearest Store.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas