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near vs come near

come near vs near

near is an adjective but come near is not an adjective.

near and come near both are verbs.

near is an adverb but come near is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
near No Yes Yes Yes
come near No No Yes No
As verbs, near and come near are synonyms defined as:
  • near and come near: move towards
Other synonyms of near include approach, come on, draw close, draw near, go up.
near (adjective) come 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
near (verb) come near (verb)
move towards move towards
come near in time
almost do or experience something
near (adverb) come near (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 come near

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