This is the 4341st most frequent Russian word.
ближайший
Closest or nearest.
In this sentence, "ближайший" denotes proximity in a geographical sense, describing the nearest shop to a specific location, showing its common use in spatial contexts.
Магазин ближайший к нашему дому находится всего в пяти минутах ходьбы.
The shop nearest to our house is just a five-minute walk away.
Here, "ближайший" concerns time, specifically indicating a period that is forthcoming or imminent, demonstrating its temporal usage in the sense of 'near, soon'.
В ближайшее время мы планируем начать ремонт в квартире.
In the near future, we plan to start a renovation in the apartment.
This example uses "ближайший" to signify a close personal relationship, expressing an emotional or figurative closeness rather than physical distance.