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Definition of nearness

nearness

/ˈnɪərnəs/
near · ness
Adverb:nearly
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Adjective:near
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nearness Lexical Profile

nearness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being close in space or time; proximity.

Example

"The nearness of the train station made the apartment highly desirable for daily commuters."

2

Close emotional connection, familiarity, or kinship between people.

Example

"Years of shared experiences created a deep sense of nearness between the two sisters."

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• Rhymes for nearness

• Nearby Words

nearby
nearish
nearly
nearness
nearsighted
nearsightedly
nearsightedness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English neahnes, formed from the root of near and the noun-forming suffix -ness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nearness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nearness
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