Translation
A short way from something, and not far from it.
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Word origin
From Old Norse naer, meaning closer, the comparative of na.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- naer
- English cognates
- next
Examples
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"Near" tells us the shop is a short way from the house.
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After "near" we put the person or place.
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"Near" is the opposite of "far from".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: Words 692-700.