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Dominik Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Nearest train

Can I say: When is the nearest/immediate train to London?

Is this correct English?

Thanks!
  

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" is not idiomatic. "Closest" would not work either. " - A.

— Avangi

  • " is not idiomatic.
  • "Closest" would not work either.
  • " - A.
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We'd say "next" or "soonest."

"When is the nearest train to London?" is not idiomatic.

"Closest" would not work either.

We might say "This is/comes [the] closest/nearest to [being] what/the one you want."
- A.
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DominikIs this correct English?
No. You need "next train".

CJ
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Thank you both for your answers.
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