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draw near vs near

near vs draw near

draw near is not an adjective while near is an adjective.

draw near and near both are verbs.

draw near is not an adverb while near is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
draw near No No Yes No
near No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, draw near and near are synonyms defined as:
  • draw near and near: move towards
Other synonyms of draw near include approach, come near, come on, draw close, go up.
draw near (adjective) near (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
closely resembling the genuine article
with or in a close or intimate relationship
being on the left side
giving or spending with reluctance
very close in resemblance
draw near (verb) near (verb)
move towards move towards
draw near (adverb) near (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between draw near and near

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