Nearest and Proximate

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

Proximate is a synonym for nearest in immediate topic. In some cases you can use "Proximate" instead an adjective "Nearest", when it comes to topics like nearby, close by physically. popular alternative

Proximate adjective - Being soon to appear or take place.

Nearest is a synonym for proximate in immediate topic. You can use "Nearest" instead an adjective "Proximate", if it concerns topics such as nearby. popular alternative