Go near Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈnɪɹ
GOH-NEER
ɡˈəʊ/ /nˈiə
GOH-NEE-uh
Definition
To move closer to something or someone, to approach within a short distance.
Usage & Nuances
Common in warnings or instructions; often used to tell someone not to approach something dangerous. Usually informal. More natural alternatives include 'approach' (formal) or 'get close to.' Not used for metaphorical distance.
Spanish: acercarsePortuguese (BR): chegar perto - aproximar-sePortuguese (PT): chegar perto - aproximar-seChinese (Simplified): 靠近Chinese (Traditional): 靠近Hindi: नज़दीक जानाArabic: اقتربBengali: কাছে যেও না - কাছে যাওয়াRussian: подходить - приближатьсяJapanese: 近づくVietnamese: lại gầnKorean: 가까이 가다Turkish: yanına gitmek - yaklaşmakUrdu: قریب جاناIndonesian: mendekat
Example Sentences
Don't go near the edge of the cliff.
basic
Please do not go near the animals.
basic
He was afraid to go near the dark room.
basic
If you go near the dog while it’s eating, it might get angry.
natural
I wouldn’t go near that place at night.
natural
Kids, don't go near the stove. It's hot!
natural