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near

Pronunciation: [/nɪə(ɹ)/]

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near: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use near in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “distance”

(adjective) when something or someone is not far away. If your house is just a short walk from the park, it is near.

Example

The grocery store is near our house, so we can walk there easily.

Example

The library is not near our school; we have to drive to get there.

Example

Is the park near your house?

Context: “time”

(adjective) when something is about to happen or will happen soon. If it is almost time for your birthday, it is near.

Example

The weekend is near, so we can relax and have fun.

Example

Monday is not near yet; we still have a few more days of work.

Example

Is bedtime near for you?

Context: “direction”

(adverb) when you move in the direction of something or someone. If you walk towards a friend, you are moving near them.

Example

She came near to give me a hug when she saw me at the party.

Example

I stayed far away from the edge of the cliff; I didn't go near it.

Example

Did you go near the animals at the zoo?

How to pronounce near

Pronunciation: [/nɪə(ɹ)/]

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