nær

Danish

Etymology

From Old Norse nær, comparative form of ná (“near”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /nɛːr/, [næːˀɐ̯], [næɐ̯ˀ]

Adjective

nær (neuter nært, definite and plural nære, comparative nærmere, superlative nærmest)

1. near
2. close

Usage notes

In the sense close, as to family and friends, comparative can be nærere and superlative can be nærest (definite and plural næreste).

Adverb

nær (comparative nærmere, superlative nærmest)

1. near
2. nearly

Preposition

nær (comparative nærmere, superlative nærmest)

1. near
2. close to

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Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse nær, comparative form of ná (“near”).

Adverb

nær

1. nearer, closer

   Hann er nær þér en mér.

   He's closer to you than me.

Derived terms

• nær dauða en lífi

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Norwegian

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Etymology

From Old Norse nær, comparative form of ná (“near”).

Adjective

nær (comparative nær(m)ere, superlative nær(m)est)

1. close
2. near

Adverb

nær (comparative nær(m)ere, superlative nær(m)est)

1. close
2. near

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Old Norse

Etymology

Comparative form of ná

Adjective

nær

1. nearer