near
adjectivePhysically close to something or someone.
adjectiveNot far away in time; coming soon.
verbTo come closer to someone or something.
prepositionClose to or at a position very close in space.
adjectiveAlmost the same; very close in amount or degree.
adjectiveClosely connected or related to someone.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter N
The letter N makes the /n/ sound, like in 'net', 'nap', and 'nut'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.
N is a voiced alveolar nasal — the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth while voice hums through the nose. It is one of the most common consonants in English.
Tip
N hums through the nose — say /n/ and feel the buzz!
Examples
Phonics Rule: EAR says /ɪər/
EAR usually makes the /ɪər/ sound, like in 'ear', 'hear', and 'near'.
EAR most often says /ɪər/ (the 'ear' sound): ear, hear, near, year, clear, dear, fear.
Tip
Hear with your ear — hear, near, year!
Examples
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