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NEARNESS

\nˈi͡ənəs], \nˈi‍ənəs], \n_ˈiə_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of NEARNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; "the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; "the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Small distance; closeness; close alliance by blood; closeness in expenditure: near at hand, not far distant; closely.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Closeness; small distance;- close alliance by blood; propinquity;- intimacy of friendship;- parsimony.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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