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Meaning of nearness
The state of being close to something or someone in terms of physical distance or emotional connection.
Etymology of nearness
The word "nearness" has its roots in Old English "nēar" meaning "close" or "near", and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe physical proximity, and its meaning has expanded over time to include emotional closeness.
Synonyms
proximity
closeness
nearness
adjacency
propinquity
vicinity
adjacency
contiguity
immediacy
presence
accessibility
approachability
handiness
convenience
availability
accessibility
attainability
reachability
approach
approximation
convergence
adjacency
proximity
closeness
proximity
adjacency
nearness
proximity
Definitions
- The state of being near or close to something or someone in terms of physical distance.
- * A feeling of being close to someone or something in terms of emotional connection or relationship.
Usage Examples
- The nearness of the park to our house makes it an ideal place for a morning walk.
- * The nearness of the deadline is causing me a lot of stress.
- * The nearness of the relationship between the two friends is inspiring.
Antonyms
farness
remoteness
distance
detachment
isolation
separation
disconnection
aloofness
inaccessibility
unreachability
inapproachability
remoteness
farness
distance
separation
detachment
isolation