English Explanatory Dictionary

nearest and dearest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Closest, most intimate.
noun
  1. One's closest and most intimate family members, friends, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɪəɹɪst(ə)n ˈdɪəɹɪst/ /ˈnɪɹɪst(ə)n ˈdɪɹɪst/ en-au-nearest and dearest.ogg

Word forms

nearest and dearest form only

Etymology

] The adjective sense appears to predate the noun sense.

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