Neared Meaning in English
word · lemma: near
ˈnɪɹd
NEERD
nˈiəd
NEE-uhd
Definition
To move closer to someone or something, or to approach a point in time or space.
Usage & Nuances
'Neared' is the simple past form of 'near.' It is somewhat formal and less common in everyday speech than 'approached.' Used for people, objects, or time events. Often found in stories, descriptions, or reports.
Spanish: acercarsePortuguese (BR): aproximar-sePortuguese (PT): aproximar-seChinese (Simplified): 接近Chinese (Traditional): 接近Hindi: निकट आनाArabic: اقتربBengali: নিকটবর্তী হলো - কাছাকাছি পৌঁছালRussian: приближался - приближалась - приближалось - приблизилсяJapanese: 近づいたVietnamese: đến gần - tiến gầnKorean: 다가갔다 - 가까워졌다Turkish: yaklaştıUrdu: قریب آیاIndonesian: mendekat - semakin dekat
Example Sentences
The train neared the station.
basic
She neared the finish line.
basic
The dog barked as we neared the house.
basic
As midnight neared, the party grew louder.
natural
He slowed down as he neared the sharp curve.
natural
An uneasy silence fell as the deadline neared.
natural