anear
Americanadverb
preposition
adverb
Etymology
Origin of anear
1725–35; a- (semantically empty, perhaps by analogy with afar; cf. apast) + near
Example Sentences
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He was posted at the side of this creature who had fascinated him from afar and terrified him anear, and whose last name he did not yet know.
From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert
From west, from east, from north and south resounds, Afar and now anear, from all thy bounds, And no surcease, "With thee be peace!"
From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav
The rabbit passing by, So very soft and sly, Took Billy for a hunter gaily dressed; But when she came anear, She said, “’Tis very clear It’s safe enough to stay and take a rest.”
From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Dale, Daphne
"I'd know you if I was under the sod, and the sound of your voice come anear me," he said almost solemnly.
From The Gambler A Novel by Thurston, Katherine Cecil
“I will leave them here, unbroken, Close beside the garden walk; Look!” she said, to Cousin Mary, “Just anear this broken stalk.”
From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Dale, Daphne
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