Nearest
Nearest adverb - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance.
Previous
Previous adjective - Going before another in time or order.
Nearest and previous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nearest" instead an adverb "Previous".
Nearby Word: previously
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Most of the previous wielders simply died from overuse, causing their own obliteration, and the rune's transference to the nearest valid host.
Source: Heroic R.R.O.D. -
Merchandise-Driven: Like the two previous series, the show mainly exists to show off all the awesome customizable tops available at your nearest ToysRUs.
Source: Anime / Beyblade Zero G
Cite this Source
Previous and Nearest. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nearest/previous
Nearest & Previous. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/nearest/previous>.
Previous or Nearest. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/nearest/previous.
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