Nears - English meaning

verb

Come near to; approach.

Usage examples:

Soon the cab would be nearing oxford street

Synonims:

ApproachDraw near/nearer toGet near/nearer toGet close/closer toCome towardsMove towardsAdvance towardsClose in onVerge onBorder onGet close toApproximate to

adverb

At or to a short distance away; nearby.

Usage examples:

A bomb exploded somewhere near

adverb

A short time away in the future.

Usage examples:

His retirement was drawing near

adverb

Almost.

Usage examples:

A near perfect fit

adverb

Nearly.

Usage examples:

I near fell out of the chair

preposition

At or to a short distance away from (a place)

Usage examples:

The car park near the sawmill

preposition

A short period of time from.

Usage examples:

Near the end of the war

preposition

Close to (a state); verging on.

Usage examples:

She gave a tiny smile, brave but near tears

preposition

Similar to.

Usage examples:

A shape near to the original

adjective

Located a short distance away.

Usage examples:

A large house in the near distance

adjective

Only a short time ahead.

Usage examples:

The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future

adjective

Similar.

Usage examples:

Walking in these shoes is the nearest thing to floating on air

adjective

Located on the nearside of a vehicle.

Usage examples:

The near right-hand end window of the caravan

adjective

(of a person) mean; miserly.

preposition

Close to; not far away from in distance, time, or relationship

Usage examples:

We live near the school., she asked to sit nearer the front of the classroom., it will probably be …