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nearest

adverb

(superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance

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Word length
7
Starts with
N
Ends with
T
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
A2

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adverb

  1. (superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance

    “That was the time he came nearest to death”

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That was the time he came nearest to death

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