For curious minds ages 3–12

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Near

/nɪə/

1 syllable

Near

preposition

Meaning: Close to something.

Full meaning: Close to.

Phonics sounds: n-ea-r — blend them together!

Example: “The school is near my house.”

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Category: linking-words · Frequency rank: 12 (smaller = more common)