near
UK/niә/US
NGSL 1kA1
Definitions
v.
To come closer to; to approach.
接近；靠近
adj.
Physically close; not far away; closely related.
近的；附近的；亲近的
prep.
Physically close to; in close proximity to.
在...附近；靠近；接近
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnearother
=near
Example Sentences
- 1.
The park is very near to our house, within walking distance.
- 2.
As the deadline draws near, everyone becomes more anxious.
- 3.
We could see ships near the horizon on that clear morning.