Definition of NEARNESS

nearness

Meanings

Plural: nearnesses

Noun

  • the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
  • The state of being near; closeness; intimacy.
  • Stinginess.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English nernes, equivalent to near + -ness. Cognate with West Frisian nearens (“nearness”).

Synonyms

closeness, proximity

Scrabble Score: 8

nearness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nearness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nearness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

nearness is a valid Words With Friends word