NEARNESS

nearness, closeness

(noun) the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; “the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nearness (usually uncountable, plural nearnesses)

The state of being near; closeness; intimacy.

Stinginess.

Synonyms

• closeness

• proximity

Antonyms

• distantness

• remoteness

Anagrams

• ensnares

Source: Wiktionary


Near"ness, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being near; -- used in the various senses of the adjective.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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