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.

Examples of to the nearest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Here are steps to hire the right one Encourage them to round up all purchases to the nearest dollar and save the difference. —

Winnie Sun, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024 Wilson made a three-hour round-trip run to the nearest Aboriginal village. —

Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to the nearest

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