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nearness

/ˈnɪrnəs/
near · ness ˈnɪr · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being close in space, time, or relationship
中文释义
接近,亲近
Significado en Español
proximidad, cercanía
한국어 뜻
가까움, 친밀함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự gần gũi, sự thân thiết
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Example Sentence

The nearness of the ocean makes the air fresh.

靠近大海使空气清新。

Synonyms
proximity closeness adjacency
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “nearness”:

  1. A proximity
  2. B distance
  3. C remoteness
  4. D separation
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A — proximity. “nearness” means n. the quality of being close in space, time, or relationship

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ of the two small towns made it easy to visit often.

  1. A distance
  2. B remoteness
  3. C separation
  4. D nearness
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D — nearness. “nearness” means n. the quality of being close in space, time, or relationship

Common questions about “nearness”

What does “nearness” mean?

nearness — n. the quality of being close in space, time, or relationship. In Chinese: 接近,亲近.

How do you pronounce “nearness”?

nearness is pronounced /ˈnɪrnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: near · ness.

How do you use “nearness” in a sentence?

The nearness of the ocean makes the air fresh. (靠近大海使空气清新。)

What are synonyms for “nearness”?

proximity, closeness, adjacency — all close in meaning to nearness (n. the quality of being close in space, time, or relationship).

Is “nearness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. nearness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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