nearliest

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A form of nearly — In close approximation; almost, virtually.

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Meanings

adverb
  1. archaicsuperlativesuperlative form of nearly: most nearly; most closely.

    But considering with themselves that she assuredly should have so due trial by the laws as either she should not need their help or should be past their help, they looked to that which nearliest touched them […]

    The New Arcadia

    a. 1587, Philippe Sidnei [i.e., Philip Sidney], “(please specify the folio)”, in [Fulke Greville; Matthew Gwinne; John Florio], editors, The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia [The New Arcadia], London: […] [John Windet] for William Ponsonbie, published 1590, →OCLC

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

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MLA

“nearliest.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nearliest. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nearliest,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nearliest.

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