Before and Nearest

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Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

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Nearest and before are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nearest" instead an adverb "Before".

Nearest adverb - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance.

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Before and nearest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adverb "Nearest".

You are then in a race against time to reach the nearest Space Station before your spacesuit's Oxygen Meter runs out.

Source: Ominous Crack
Enraged by this, Frank kills the nearest superpowered individuals to him before being subdued, and is sent to prison for life.

Source: Comicbook / The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe
You have seven minutes before the victim awakens and runs after the nearest guard.

Source: Video Game / Hitman: Contracts

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