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NEARING

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Nearing.

Nearing - as an adjective

Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

Example: "Near neighbors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closenigh
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
far

Nearing - as an adverb

Near in time or place or relationship

Example: "As the wedding day drew near"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closenigh

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Example: "The job is (just) about done"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aboutalmostmostnearlynighvirtuallywell-nigh

Nearing - as an adjective satellite

Being on the left side

Example: "The near or nigh horse is the one on the left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nigh

Closely resembling the genuine article

Example: "Near beer"

Giving or spending with reluctance

Example: "Our cheeseparing administration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheeseparingclosepenny-pinchingskinny

With or in a close or intimate relationship

Example: "A good friend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deargood

Very close in resemblance

Example: "Sketched in an approximate likeness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximate

Nearing - as a verb

Move towards

Example: "We were approaching our destination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approachcome neardraw closedraw neargo up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comecome up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The train is nearing the station."
"The baby is nearing her first birthday."
"The team is nearing victory."
"The project is nearing completion."
"The car is nearing its maximum speed."
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Word Game Points

Is NEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nearing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NEARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NEARING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nearing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is NEARING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nearing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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