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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

near

IPA: /nɪə/

KK: /nɪr/

adjective

Definition: Close in distance, time, or relationship; not far away.

Example: The store is near my house.

adverb

Definition: At a short distance from something; close to.

Example: The store is near my house.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come closer in distance or time.

Example: As the storm approached, the sky grew darker and the wind began to howl, making everyone feel uneasy as they drew near to the shelter.

preposition

Definition: In a position that is close to something or someone.

Example: The park is near my house.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or bring something closer in distance or time.

Example: She decided to near the edge of the cliff to get a better view.

nearby

IPA: /ˈnɪəbaɪ/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/

adjective

Definition: Located a short distance away from something; close to it.

Example: There is a grocery store nearby where we can buy some snacks.

adverb

Definition: In close proximity or a short distance from a particular place.

Example: There is a grocery store nearby where we can buy some snacks.

nearer

IPA: /nɪrər/

KK: /nɪrɚ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is closer in distance or time compared to something else.

Example: The store is nearer to my house than the park.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate a position that is closer in distance or time compared to something else.

Example: The store is nearer to my house than the park.

nearest

IPA: /ˈnɪərɪst/

KK: /nɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: The closest in distance or time to something or someone.

Example: The nearest gas station is just a few blocks away.

preposition

Definition: Closest to something in distance or time.

Example: The nearest gas station is just a few blocks away.

neat

IPA: /niːt/

KK: /nit/

adjective

Definition: Something that is tidy, clean, and well-organized. It can also refer to something done skillfully or cleverly.

Example: She kept her room neat and organized at all times.

adverb

Definition: In a tidy or orderly way; done with precision and care.

Example: She arranged the books on the shelf neat and tidy.

noun

Definition: A term used in older English to refer to a cow or other domestic bovine animal.

Example: The farmer raised a neat in the pasture.

neater

IPA: /ˈniːtə/

KK: /nitɚ/

adjective

Definition: More organized and tidy than something else.

Example: Her room is neater than mine after she cleaned it.

neatest

IPA: /ˈniːtɪst/

KK: /nitɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most tidy or organized; very clean and orderly.

Example: Her room is the neatest in the house, with everything in its place.

need

IPA: /niːd/

KK: /nid/

auxiliary verb

Definition: To be required to do something or to have to do something.

Example: You need to finish your homework before going out.

intransitive verb

Definition: To require something because it is essential or important.

Example: I need to finish my homework before I can go out.

noun

Definition: A situation where something is required or wanted, often due to a lack of something essential.

Example: The charity helps people in need by providing food and shelter.

transitive verb

Definition: To require something or feel that something is necessary.

Example: She needs a new phone because her old one is broken.

needed

IPA: /ˈniːdɪd/

KK: /ˈnidɪd/

adjective

Definition: Essential or required for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The project cannot proceed without the needed resources.

verb

Definition: To require something because it is essential or important.

Example: She needed help with her homework.

needs

IPA: /nidz/

KK: /nidz/

adverb

Definition: This term means that something must happen or is required to happen; it indicates necessity.

Example: We must needs finish this project by tomorrow.

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