Nearness

Pronunciation: /nɪrnəs/

Definitions of nearness

noun the state or quality of being near or close in space or relationship

Example Sentences

A1 I like the nearness of the park to my house.

A2 The nearness of the supermarket makes it convenient for me to shop.

B1 The nearness of the beach is one of the reasons I chose to live in this town.

B2 The nearness of the train station is a huge advantage for commuters.

C1 The nearness of the mountains provides a stunning backdrop to the town.

C2 The nearness of the airport means I can easily travel for work or leisure.

Examples of nearness in a Sentence

formal The nearness of the airport to the city center makes it convenient for travelers.

informal I love the nearness of the park to my house, it's great for evening walks.

slang I can't stand the nearness of my annoying neighbor, always in my business.

figurative The nearness of success can sometimes be deceiving, requiring perseverance to reach it.

Grammatical Forms of nearness

• past tense: neared
• plural: nearnesses
• comparative: nearer
• superlative: nearest
• present tense: near
• future tense: will near
• perfect tense: have neared
• continuous tense: is nearing
• singular: nearness
• positive degree: near
• infinitive: to near
• gerund: nearing
• participle: near

Origin and Evolution of nearness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nearness' originated from the Old English word 'nēar', which means close or nearby.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nearness' has retained its original meaning of proximity or closeness, but may also connote emotional or relational closeness in addition to physical distance.