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near vs approach

approach vs near

near is not a noun while approach is a noun.

near is an adjective but approach is not an adjective.

near and approach both are verbs.

near is an adverb but approach is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
near No Yes Yes Yes
approach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, near and approach are synonyms defined as:
  • near and approach: move towards
Other synonyms of near include come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up.
near (noun) approach (noun)
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
a way of entering or leaving
the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
a close approximation
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
the event of one object coming closer to another
the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
near (adjective) approach (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
near (verb) approach (verb)
move towards make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
move towards
come near in time
begin to deal with
come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character
near (adverb) approach (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between near and approach

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