Definition of "near"

Kid-friendly meaning of near, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "near" mean?

near (adjective) — close to where you are.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (near)

Example sentences using "near"

Grade K–2
The store is near.
Grade 3–5
Our new house is near a big park with a long winding river.
Grade 6–8
When something important is going wrong, it helps to have at least one person near enough to drop by without having to call ahead.

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