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near

The correct spelling is near.

How to pronounce near

/nɪə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /nɪə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Nee-r

The correct spelling is near. The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc. For example: "The ship nears the land."

Usage Examples

The ship nears the land.

I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.

The end is near.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

verb

  1. 1.To come closer to; to approach.

adjective

  1. 1.Physically close.
  2. 2.Close in time.
  3. 3.Closely connected or related.
  4. 4.Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
  5. 5.Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

adverb

  1. 1.At or towards a position close in space or time.
  2. 2.Nearly; almost.

preposition

  1. 1.Physically close to, in close proximity to.
  2. 2.Close to in time.
  3. 3.Close to in nature or degree.

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