Anear

Pronunciation: /ˈæniɹ/

Anear (adverb)

  1. In a position that is close or nearby.

Examples

  • The cat sat anear, watching the birds.
  • She stood anear, listening to the conversation.

Common collocations: stand anear, sit anear, anear the river, anear the forest

Anear (preposition)

  1. In close proximity to something or someone.

Examples

  • The park is anear the river.
  • They built the house anear the forest.

Synonyms of Anear

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Anear

  • describing distance