Near

4 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Close in distance, time, or relationship. Can also function as a preposition or adverb.

“The store is near my house.”

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Common vowels E and A, good starter word.

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Worth 4 points, useful for connecting to other words.

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