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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You see, there's Mr. S—— I bin so busy I en't bin anear him this week for fear he should want me up there.
From Change in the Village by Sturt, George
There is many a lamp that is lighted, We behold them anear and afar, But not many among them, my brother, Shine steadily on, like a star.
From Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul by Mudge, James
The people of the Gaeldom of to-day are anear perishing for lack of the famous feats of their fathers.
From The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by Wentz, W. Y. Evans
The harbour lights flamed brightly, anear and afar, while steamers passing to the different points of the endless harbourage lighted up the glittering plain with their variegated lamps, as if an operatic effect were intended.
From A Modern Buccaneer by Boldrewood, Rolf
I didn't know you till you pushed anear me.
From Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays by Various
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