nighest Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
close; near; nigh.
- near neighbors
- in the near future
- they are near equals
- his nearest approach to success
- a very near thing
- a near hit by the bomb
- she was near tears
- she was close to tears
- had a close call
adjective satellite being on the left side
near; nigh.
- the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
- the animal's left side is its near or nigh side
adverb (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
nearest; closest.
- that was the time he came nearest to death