nearness

nounnearness in time or space
nounnearness in feeling
nounapproximateness

Synonyms for nearness

noun nearness in time or space

Antonyms for nearness

Word Origin & History

Old English near "closer, nearer," comparative of neah, neh"nigh." Influenced by Old Norse naer "near," it came to be used as a positive form mid-13c., and new comparative nearer developed 1500s (see nigh). As an adjective from c.1300. Originally an adverb but now supplanted in most such senses by nearly; it has in turn supplanted correct nigh as an adjective. Related: Nearness. In near and dear (1620s) it refers to nearness of kinship. Near East first attested 1891, in Kipling. Near beer "low-alcoholic brew" is from 1908.

Example Sentences for nearness

At first it seemed to Sidney that she could not stand this nearness to death.

Carlotta's nearness was having its calculated effect on Max Wilson.

The nearness and warmth of her, and the innocence of her eyes thrilled yet maddened me.

Carr was aware of her nearness and a lump rose in his throat.

The nearness of God is given to him who makes it his first object.

And he felt a strange, sudden nearness to her that was no nearness of body.

The nearness to the surface was meaningless; it only tantalized.

Still shrinking from his nearness she had ended by listening to him with avidity.

I became as if suddenly intoxicated by the nearness of freedom and safety.

There was a tremble in Kitty's voice that suggested the nearness of tears.

nearness

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chumminess

contact

contacts

imminence

juxtaposition

nearness

Synonyms for nearness

Antonyms for nearness

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