nearing (A1)

adverb, preposition

Pronunciation: /nɪər/

Definition

At or to a short distance away from someone or something.

Examples

• The shop is near here.

• He lives near the city center.

• The end of the movie is near.

How to Use nearing

near to (prepositional phrase)

Close to something or someone. — "The school is near to my house."

near by (adverb)

In a place that is not far away. — "Is there a good restaurant nearby?"

Synonyms of nearing

Words with a similar meaning to nearing:

• close
• nearby
• adjacent
• proximate

Antonyms of nearing

Words with the opposite meaning to nearing:

• far
• distant

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