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NEAR

/nɪə(ɹ)/

4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points

N 1
E 1
A 1
R 1

Meaning of NEAR

noun
  1. The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.
verb
  1. To come closer to; to approach.
    "The ship nears the land."
adjective
  1. Physically close.
    "I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses."
  2. Close in time.
    "The end is near."
adverb
  1. At or towards a position close in space or time.
  2. Nearly; almost.
    "He was near unconscious when I found him."
preposition
  1. Physically close to, in close proximity to.
    "There are habitable planets orbiting many of the stars near our Sun."
  2. Close to in time.
    "The voyage was near completion."
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Anagrams of NEAR

earn4

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About the word NEAR

Is "NEAR" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "NEAR" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "NEAR" worth?

In Scrabble, "NEAR" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.

What does "NEAR" mean?

The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

What are the anagrams of "NEAR"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as NEAR: EARN.