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nearness
Variant of near
adverb
- at or to a relatively short distance in space or time: summer draws near
- relatively close in degree; almost: now usually nearly: near right
- closely; intimately
- Rare in a stingy manner
adjective
- close in distance or time; not far
- close in relationship; akin
- close in feelings, desires, etc.; close in friendship
- close in degree; narrow: a near escape
- almost happening: a near accident
- on the left side, facing forward: said of an animal in double harness, a wagon wheel, etc.
- short or direct: take the near way
- stingy; niggardly
- somewhat resembling; approximating: a near likeness
at a relatively short distance from in space, time, degree, etc.; close to: towns near the border, the hours near midnight
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to come or draw near (to); approach
Related Forms:
- nearness noun
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