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anear

/əˈnɪr/
preposition
  1. Near to; close to (archaic or poetic).
    • The cottage was built anear the old oak tree.
    • They camped anear the river for the night.
    • He placed his chair anear the fire to keep warm.
adverb
  1. Near; close by (archaic or poetic).
    • The knight drew anear to the castle gates.
    • As winter drew anear, the birds began to fly south.
    • She stood anear the window, watching the rain.
Synonyms
closenear
Antonyms
afar
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