Spell Bee Word: near

Basic Details

Word: Near

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Adjective

Meaning: Close in distance or time; just beside or almost.

Synonyms: Close, adjacent, nearby

Antonyms: Far, distant, away

Idioms and Phrases

1. Near and dear: Someone who is very close to you or important to you. Example: "My family is near and dear to my heart."
2. Near miss: An event where something only barely avoids a bad outcome. Example: "The car swerved just in time to avoid a near miss with the tree."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The school is near the park, which makes it easy for students to play after classes.

Example 2: We could hear the bells ringing from a church nearby, signalling the start of the service.

Example 3: He was near the finish line but fell just short of winning the race.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "near" comes from the Old English term "neah," which means "close" or "nearby"? It has been used in the English language for over a thousand years!

Famous Quote

"It is not enough to be near the goal; you must also reach it." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "near" mean?

a) Far away
b) Close in distance
c) To run fast
d) To sleep

Answer: b) Close in distance

2. Which of these is a synonym of "near"?

a) Distant
b) Close
c) Removed
d) Isolated

Answer: b) Close

3. What is the opposite of "near"?

a) Close
b) Nearby
c) Far
d) Next

Answer: c) Far

4. Which sentence uses "near" correctly?

a) The cat is near the dog.
b) The fish swam near.
c) The plane flew near the street.
d) The stars are near.

Answer: a) The cat is near the dog.

5. Which idiom means something that is very important to you?

a) Near and dear
b) Near miss
c) Near an end
d) Near the end of the road

Answer: a) Near and dear