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NIGHEST
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nighest mean?
• NIGHEST (adverb)
The adverb NIGHEST has 1 sense:
1. (superlative of 'near' or 'close') within the shortest distance
Familiarity information: NIGHEST used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(superlative of 'near' or 'close') within the shortest distance
Synonyms:
Context example:
that was the time he came nearest to death
Domain usage:
superlative (an exaggerated expression (usually of praise))
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