Meaning of the word neer in English

What does neer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

neer

US /nɪər/
UK /nɪər/

Adverb

to or at a short distance away; close

Example:
The car drew near.
Christmas is drawing near.

Preposition

at or to a short distance from (a place)

Example:
He lives near the school.
The restaurant is near the river.

Adjective

close in distance or time

Example:
The end is near.
We had a near miss.

Verb

approach; draw close

Example:
As evening neared, the air grew colder.
The ship neared the shore.