ETYM as. nęhst, niéhst, nyhst, superl. of neáh nigh. Related to Nigh.
1. Nearest in place.
2. Nearest in time.
3. Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
4. Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation.
adjacent · close · following · future · incoming · side by side · succeeding
Nearest or adjacent to