near
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/nɪr/
/nɪə/
- 1 yaklaşmak
Definition (English)
To come closer to a place, a time or a particular state.
Example Sentences
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As we neared the coast, the sea became rougher.Kıyıya yaklaştıkça deniz daha da dalgalandı.
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The project is nearing completion after two years.Proje iki yılın ardından tamamlanmaya yaklaşıyor.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
near
/nɪr/
Past
neared
/nɪrd/
Participle
neared
/nɪrd/
Spelling rule
Add ‑ednear → neared
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /r/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. neared /nɪrd/
Synonyms
approachdraw near
Collocations
near completionnear the endnear the coastbe nearing retirementas the day neared