noun
nearness
Nearness (noun) means the fact of being close to someone or something, whether in distance or in feeling.
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The fact of being close to someone or something, whether in distance or in feeling.
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Etymology
From Middle English nernes, equivalent to near + -ness, and cognate with West Frisian nearens (“nearness”).
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farness
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What is the meaning of nearness?
"nearness" (noun) means the fact of being close to someone or something, whether in distance or in feeling.
What is another word for nearness?
Other words for "nearness" include closeness.
What is the opposite of nearness?
The opposite of "nearness" is farness.
