anear Definition
to come near or approach.
Using anear: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anear" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The end of the school year is anearing.
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I could see the storm clouds anearing in the distance.
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As we anear the finish line, the runners are picking up speed.
anear Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with anear
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The ship was anearing to the shore.
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The tools were anear hand, so he didn't have to go far to get them.
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The car swerved just in time to avoid a head-on collision with the truck, it was a real anear miss.
Origins of anear
from Old English 'on nēar', meaning 'near'
Summary: anear in Brief
'Anear' [əˈnɪə] is a verb that means 'to come near or approach.' It can be used in phrases like 'anear to' and 'anear hand,' which mean 'to come close to something or someone' and 'close at hand; nearby,' respectively. 'Anear miss' refers to a narrowly avoided collision or disaster.
