Dears vs. Nears
Difference Between Dears and Nears
Dears➦
Loved and cherished
my dearest friend.
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Nears➦
To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time
moved the table nearer to the wall.
as graduation draws near.
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Dears➦
Greatly valued; precious
lost everything dear to them.
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Nears➦
Just about; almost; nearly
was near exhausted from the climb.
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Dears➦
Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations
Dear Lee Dawson.
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Nears➦
With or in a close relationship
It turns out we are near related.
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Dears➦
High-priced; expensive.
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Nears➦
Close in time, space, position, or degree
near neighbors.
near equals.
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Dears➦
Charging high prices.
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Nears➦
Closely related by kinship or association; intimate
a near relative.
a near and dear friend.
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Dears➦
Earnest; ardent
"This good man was a dear lover and constant practicer of angling" (Izaak Walton).
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Nears➦
Nearly occurring but not actually happening
a near victory.
a near disaster.
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Dears➦
(Obsolete) Noble; worthy.
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Nears➦
Just barely avoided
a near hit by the incendiary bomb.
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Dears➦
Heartfelt
It is my dearest wish.
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Nears➦
Closely corresponding to or resembling an original
a near likeness.
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Dears➦
A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address.
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Nears➦
Closely resembling the genuine article
a dress of near satin.
near silver beads.
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Dears➦
An endearing, lovable, or kind person
What a dear she is!.
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Nears➦
Closer of two or more
Take the near street and then turn right.
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Dears➦
With fondness; affectionately.
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Nears➦
Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle.
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Dears➦
At a high cost
sold their wares dear.
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Nears➦
Being the animal or vehicle on the left.
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Dears➦
Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress
oh dear.
dear me.
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Nears➦
Short and direct
the nearest route to town.
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Dears➦
plural of dear
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Nears➦
(Archaic) Stingy; parsimonious.
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Nears➦
Close to
an inn near London.
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Nears➦
To come close or closer to
The plane neared the terminal.
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Nears➦
To draw near or nearer; approach
as the holiday nears.
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Nears➦
plural of near
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