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nearness vs near

near vs nearness

nearness is a noun but near is not a noun.

nearness is not an adjective while near is an adjective.

nearness is not a verb while near is a verb.

nearness is not an adverb while near is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nearness Yes No No No
near No Yes Yes Yes
nearness (noun) near (noun)
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
nearness (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
nearness (verb) near (verb)
move towards
nearness (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 nearness and near

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