Near Sentences
Near means close in distance, time, relationship, or degree; not far away. e.g., The park is near her house, just a five-minute walk.
How to use Near in a sentence
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Near Sentences
The library is near the school.
Summer is near, and the days are getting warmer.
She found a nice coffee shop near her office.
They live near a beautiful lake.
The bus stop is near the corner of the street.
The new movie theater is near the mall.
He sat near the window to enjoy the view.
Her birthday is near, and she's excited.
She heard a noise near the door.
He found his lost toy near the couch.
The old tree fell near the road.
The deadline is near, so we need to hurry.
He always felt more relaxed near the ocean.
They went for a walk near the river.
The flower shop is near the park entrance.
He likes to sit near the fireplace in winter.
Birds were chirping near the window.
The hotel is conveniently located near the airport.
He noticed a small café near his apartment.
They saw a lighthouse near the coast.
The festival was held near the town square.
She saw a deer near the forest edge.
Her new school is near her grandmother's house.
The museum is near the historic district.
He enjoys hiking near the mountains.
They have a picnic spot near the waterfall.
She found a quiet spot near the garden.
They built a sandcastle near the water's edge.
The art exhibit is near the library.
He enjoys reading near the peaceful lake.
He jogged near the scenic trail every morning.
Her cousin lives near a picturesque village.
He found a quiet spot near the creek.
The new restaurant is near the city hall.
She watched the sunset near the beach.
The children play near a small stream.
The concert is happening near the city center.
Her best friend lives near her.
She spotted a rare bird near the pond.
The cat was sleeping near the sunny window.
He parked his car near the entrance.
The new playground is near their neighborhood.
He waited for her near the school gate.
Her favorite café is near the university.
The ice cream truck stopped near the park.
She saw a hummingbird near the flowers.
The grocery store is near the bus station.
The fireworks display was visible near their house.
They found an interesting shop near the museum.
The old mill is near the riverbank.
Near Definitions
Closely related or connected.
He felt a near connection with his new friend.
Almost or nearly occurring or happening.
The game was near its end when we arrived.
Indicating a close approach in quality or condition.
Her drawing was near perfection.
At a short distance away or apart in space or time.
The school is near the park, just a block away.
Close to reaching a certain point or stage.
The project is near completion.
Within a short distance in relation or comparison.
The temperatures were near freezing last night.
Near Idioms & Phrases
Near Miss
A situation where an accident or disaster almost happens.
The two cars had a near miss on the icy road.
Too Near for Comfort
Uncomfortably or dangerously close.
The wildfire was too near for comfort, prompting evacuations.
Anywhere Near
At all close to; in proximity to.
The final product wasn't anywhere near what we had expected.
Near and Dear
Very important or cherished.
His family was near and dear to his heart.
Near the End of One’s Rope
Running out of patience or endurance.
After hours of negotiation, she was near the end of her rope.
Draw Near
To approach or get closer.
As the deadline drew near, the team worked around the clock.
Near the Knuckle
Risky, borderline offensive.
His jokes are often near the knuckle and may upset some people.
Hold Someone Near and Dear
To regard someone with deep affection and importance.
She holds her friends near and dear.
Near Collapse
On the verge of failing or breaking down.
The old building was near collapse and needed urgent repairs.
Near the Edge
Very close to a dangerous or extreme condition.
Walking near the edge of the cliff was extremely risky.
Come Near to
To almost achieve or experience something.
He came near to breaking the world record in the race.
Near to One’s Heart
Something that one cares deeply about.
Environmental conservation was a cause near to her heart.
Near-Death Experience
An event where one almost dies or seems to die.
He had a near-death experience during the surgery.
Near at Hand
Close by in terms of distance or time.
With the holiday season near at hand, the stores were getting busier.
Nothing Near
Far from; not at all similar to.
The replica was nothing near the original masterpiece.
Near the Mark
Close to the correct or desired result.
His guess was near the mark, only missing by a few points.
Near-Sighted
Lacking foresight or a long-term perspective.
The company's near-sighted policies led to a loss of long-term clients.
Near the Brink
On the verge of a significant or drastic situation.
The economy was near the brink of recession.
Near the Surface
Not deeply hidden; easily perceived.
Her excitement was near the surface as she opened the gift.
Live Near the Bone
To live with minimal comfort or resources.
During his student years, he lived near the bone to save money.
Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of near?
The verb form of "near" is also "near," as in "to near" (approach).
What is the root word of near?
The root word of "near" is the Old English "nēar," which was originally the comparative form of "nēah" (nigh).
Which vowel is used before near?
The vowel used before "near" depends on the context of its use in a sentence.
What is the pronunciation of near?
Near is pronounced as /nɪr/.
What is another term for near?
Another term for "near" is "close."
What is the opposite of near?
The opposite of "near" is "far."
How many syllables are in near?
There is one syllable in "near."
What is a stressed syllable in near?
Since "near" is a single-syllable word, the entire word is stressed.
What part of speech is near?
"Near" can function as an adjective, adverb, verb, and preposition.
Why is it called near?
It is called "near" deriving from its Old English roots, indicating proximity or closeness.
Which determiner is used with near?
Determiners used with "near" depend on the sentence, like "the," "a," "this," etc.
What is the third form of near?
The third form (past participle) is "neared."
What is the second form of near?
The second form (past simple) is "neared."
How is near used in a sentence?
Example: "We are near the destination."
What is the plural form of near?
"Near" does not have a plural form, as it can be an adjective, adverb, verb, or preposition.
Which conjunction is used with near?
No specific conjunction is uniquely used with "near"; it depends on the sentence.
Is near a collective noun?
"Near" is not a collective noun; it is an adjective, adverb, verb, or preposition.
How do we divide near into syllables?
"Near" is a single-syllable word and is not divided.
Which preposition is used with near?
"Near" itself can function as a preposition.
Which article is used with near?
Articles like "the," "a," or "an" can be used with "near" when it functions as an adjective or noun.
What is the first form of near?
The first (base) form is "near."
What is the singular form of near?
"Near" remains the same in singular and plural forms as it is not a noun.
Is near a noun or adjective?
"Near" can be an adjective or a preposition. It's not typically used as a noun.
Is near an abstract noun?
"Near" is not an abstract noun; it is an adjective, adverb, verb, or preposition.
Is near a countable noun?
"Near" is not typically used as a noun, so it is not countable.
Is near a negative or positive word?
"Near" is neutral; it is neither inherently negative nor positive.
Is the word near is imperative?
"Near" can be used in the imperative form as a verb, as in "Near the target!"
Is the word near Gerund?
The gerund form of "near" as a verb is "nearing."
Is near an adverb?
Yes, "near" can function as an adverb.
Is near a vowel or consonant?
"Near" is a word, not a vowel or consonant.
Is the near term a metaphor?
"Near" can be used metaphorically but is not inherently a metaphor.
Is the word “near” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Near" is not used as a direct or indirect object as it is not a noun.
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