to the nearest

idiom

—used to indicate the number of pounds, dollars, etc., that is closest to a slightly higher or lower number or amount

What is the weight of your baggage to the nearest pound?

$13.75 rounded up to the nearest dollar is $14.

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Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting. —

Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 In the case of serious illnesses or injuries, evacuation to the nearest hospital may be necessary, and this can be a considerable distance from the ship's current location. —

David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The family searched for him for four hours before hiking to the nearest ranger station to alert authorities. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024 According to the outlet, one of the family members walked approximately a half mile to the nearest phone booth to call for help. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to the nearest

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