Near and True

Near

Near adjective - Closely resembling the object imitated.
Usage example: the dress is made from a near silk that would fool anyone but an expert

True and near are semantically related. In some cases you can use "True" instead an adjective "Near".

Nearby Words: nearly, nearby, nearness

True

True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

Near and true are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Near" instead an adjective "True".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • True Neutral Especially true of her so-called "third personality", which makes an appearance near the end of the story.
    Source: True Neutral
  • If a film or book says it's Inspired By, it's a sign that it'll be nowhere near the actual true story.
  • How Dare You Die on Me! Near the end, Inuyasha has a similar moment when Sesshoumaru is severely wounded and crushed by Magatsuhi, after delivering a strike to Magatsuhi's true self.
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