No. 2,046 in Russian
ближнем
"Ближнем" means "neighbor" or "near one" in a relational context.
In a sentence
Мы встретились в ближайшем кафе.
We met in the nearest cafe.
indicates a location close in proximity (nearest)
На этом языке он думает о своем ближнем.
In this language, he thinks about his fellow man.
refers to a person close to someone in empathy or relation (fellow man)
Часы на ближнем здании показывают время точнее.
The clock on the nearer building shows the time more accurately.
indicates a building closer in relative position (nearer)
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