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- pronunciation:
- nir
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, preposition
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
nearer, nearest |
| definition 1: |
to, at, or within a short distance from a person or thing.
I recognized his face as he came near.- synonyms:
- around, close, nearby
- antonyms:
- far
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| definition 2: |
close in time.
People are happy because spring is coming near.- synonyms:
- close
- antonyms:
- far
- similar words:
- approximately
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
nearer, nearest |
| definition: |
close, or not far.
Their house is on the near side of the lake.Will I see you in the near future?- synonyms:
- close, nearby
- antonyms:
- distant, far, remote
- similar words:
- approximate, next
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| related words: |
same |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
at or close to.
He bought a house near the ocean.
- synonyms:
- around
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| derivation: |
nearness (n.) |
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