neared

The word “neared” has 1 syllable: neared.

It's pronounced as /nɪrd/.


What is synonym and antonym for neared?

In the thesaurus, “neared” has 47 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neared along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for neared

  • abut
  • adjoin
  • appear
  • approached
  • arrive
  • become
  • brew
  • came
  • closed
  • come
  • come near
  • come on
  • contact
  • dominate
  • emerge
  • emulate
  • enter
  • equal
  • flee
  • fly
  • get
  • happen
  • hit
  • hover
  • leave
  • match
  • materialize
  • meet
  • mount
  • move
  • near
  • occur
  • overshadow
  • pass
  • portend
  • progress
  • reach
  • resemble
  • retire
  • show
  • show up
  • soar
  • stand out
  • surround
  • threaten
  • travel
  • verge on

Antonyms for neared

  • avoid
  • conceal
  • decline
  • depart
  • disappear
  • fall
  • go
  • hide
  • leave
  • left
  • lose
  • miss
  • receded
  • remain
  • retired
  • retreated
  • stay
  • stop
  • went
  • withdrew

Meanings of neared

  • verb
    1. To come closer to; to approach.

Example Sentences

  • As we neared the summit, the air grew cooler and the views became breathtaking.
  • The car slowed down as it neared the intersection.
  • With each step, Sarah neared the finish line of the marathon.
  • Darkness enveloped the landscape as evening neared.
  • The ship neared the port, signaling the end of our journey across the sea.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neared, such as: abut, adjoin, appear, approached, arrive, avoid, become.

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