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Vocabulary Entry
near
|adjective • adverb • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Close in distance or time.
Example Sentences
"The store is near my house."
"We have a near deadline for the project."
"She prefers to live near the beach."
A
adverb
Close to; almost.
Example Sentences
"The task is near finished."
"He is near certain to win the election."
"We are near the end of our journey."
V
verb
To come closer to; to approach.
Example Sentences
"The train neared the station."
"The boat began to near the shore."
"She could see the mountain as they neared their destination."
N
noun
A person or thing that is near; proximity.
Example Sentences
"He lives in the near of the city center."
"In the near, you can find many restaurants."
"She enjoys spending time with her family and other nears."