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nearness - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'nearness' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Nearness [ n.]
- The state or quality of being near; -- used in the various senses of the adjective.

Meaning of 'nearness' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . nearness [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
Example in sentence:
  • the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action