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Exam: TOEFL

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.

nearly

IPA: /ˈnɪrli/

KK: /ˈnɪrli/

adverb

Definition: Almost but not quite; very close to something but not completely there.

Example: She nearly missed the bus this morning.

nearsighted

IPA: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having difficulty seeing objects that are far away, while being able to see things that are close clearly.

Example: She is nearsighted and needs to wear glasses to read the board in class.

nearsightedly

IPA: /ˈnɪəsaɪtɪdli/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of foresight or consideration for the future; focusing only on immediate concerns or details.

Example: He nearsightedly ignored the long-term consequences of his actions.

nearsightedness

IPA: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: A condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly, often due to the shape of the eye.

Example: He was diagnosed with nearsightedness and needed glasses to see the board in class.

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.

neaten

IPA: /ˈniːtən/

KK: /ˈniːtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or tidy something so that it looks clean and organized.

Example: She decided to neaten her desk before starting to work.

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.

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