Definition of NEARNESS

nearness

Plural: nearnesses

Noun

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

Examples

  • The nearness of victory spurred him to find the highest-scoring word.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

closeness, proximity

Scrabble Score: 8

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

Words With Friends Score: 10

nearness: valid Words With Friends Word