NEAR
Scrabble letter values: N1E1A1R1 = 4
Definition
- verb move towards. — synonyms: approach, come_on, go_up, draw_near, draw_close, come_near
- adverb near in time or place or relationship. — synonyms: nigh, close
- adverb (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished. — synonyms: about, almost, most, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh
- adjective not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances. — synonyms: close, nigh
- adjective being on the left side. — synonyms: near(a), nigh(a)
- adjective closely resembling the genuine article.
- adjective giving or spending with reluctance. — synonyms: cheeseparing, close, penny-pinching, skinny
- adjective with or in a close or intimate relationship. — synonyms: dear, good
- adjective very close in resemblance. — synonyms: approximate
Examples
- “We were approaching our destination”
- “They are drawing near”
- “The enemy army came nearer and nearer”