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Webster 1913 Edition


Nearness

Near′ness

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Noun.
The state or quality of being near; – used in the various senses of the adjective.

Webster 1828 Edition


Nearness

NEARNESS

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Noun.
1.
Closeness; small distance. The nearness of a place to a market enhances the value of lands.
2.
Close alliance by blood; propinquity; as the nearness of brothers and sisters, parents and children.
3.
Close union by affection; intimacy of friendship.
4.
Parsimony; closeness in expenses.

Definition 2024


nearness

nearness

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Noun

nearness (usually uncountable, plural nearnesses)

  1. The state of being near.

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