Antonyms for neared

Grammar : Verb

Spell : neer

Phonetic Transcription : nɪər

Definition of neared

Origin : Old English near "closer, nearer," comparative of neah, neh"nigh." Influenced by Old Norse naer "near," it came to be used as a positive form mid-13c., and new comparative nearer developed 1500s (see nigh). As an adjective from c.1300. Originally an adverb but now supplanted in most such senses by nearly; it has in turn supplanted correct nigh as an adjective. Related: Nearness. In near and dear (1620s) it refers to nearness of kinship. Near East first attested 1891, in Kipling. Near beer "low-alcoholic brew" is from 1908.

As in approach : verb come nearer
As in approximate : verb come close
As in loom : verb appear, often imposingly
As in rival : verb oppose; be a match for
As in bear down : verb close in on
As in border on : verb come close to; approximate
As in come : verb advance, approach
As in go : verb advance, proceed physically

Example sentences :

Now they neared the foot of the shaft where the rest of the party seemed to await them.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I heard him mutter as he neared the boat-house where Fin and I were stowing cargo.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

He scaled the walls of the garden as before—he neared the house.
Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

As we neared the house, 'Quiet,' I said; 'Mrs. Bowles does not know.'
Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards

But it was when they neared the square that the guffaws began.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

As he neared his uncle's house he noticed there was a light in the sitting room.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Tired and hungry, they neared the cottage where Philemon and Baucis lived.
Extract from : « Classic Myths » by Mary Catherine Judd

"At last, my love, we are together," he murmured as they neared Wimbledon.
Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 8, 1914 » by Various

Danny O'Rourke was watching his altimeter sharply as he neared the ground.
Extract from : « The Hammer of Thor » by Charles Willard Diffin

As they neared the schoolhouse Bailey's courage began to fail.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for neared

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