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The nearness of the library made it easy to visit.
What does Nearness mean?
Nearness means closeness.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being close in distance, time, or relationship.
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The map showed the nearness of the park to our school.
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What does nearness mean?
Nearness means nearness means closeness.
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Which word is closest in meaning to nearness?
Closeness is a helpful synonym or close meaning for nearness.
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WordNearness.
Partnoun.
MeaningNearness means closeness.
ExampleExample: The nearness of the library made it easy to visit.
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- neer · ness
- Strongest beat
- neer
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- ness
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- Put a little extra energy on neer.
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Synonyms
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closenessUse for being near in distance or relationship.
proximityUse for nearness, especially in a more formal context.
Antonyms
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distanceUse for space between things.
farnessUse for the quality of being far away.
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