anear

[ uh-neer ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. near.

anear

/ əˈnɪə /

preposition

1. near

adverb

1. nearly

Word History and Origins

Origin of anear¹

1725–35; a- (semantically empty, perhaps by analogy with afar; apast ) + near

Example Sentences

The people of the Gaeldom of to-day are anear perishing for lack of the famous feats of their fathers.

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Mary Cushin: There are some of the neighbours have learning, and you bade me not bring it anear them.

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If it wasn't for the contract I have for the soldiers' barracks and the sergeant's good word, I wouldn't go anear it.

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"I'd know you if I was under the sod, and the sound of your voice come anear me," he said almost solemnly.

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And whether we live apart or anear, I shall always be your husband—yours alone—until death shall part us.

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