Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw near

/dɹɔ nɪɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
draw n-ear
IPA
/dɹɔ nɪɚ/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To approach, to move toward.

Transitive verb

verb

To approach, to come closer.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /dɹɔ nɪɚ/
  • British English: /dɹɔː nɪə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

draws near (present, singular) drawing near (participle, present) drew near (past) drawn near (participle, past)

Synonyms

approach near come on go up draw close come near

Questions

How do you pronounce draw near?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɹɔ nɪɚ/.
What does draw near mean?
To approach, to move toward.

How to pronounce draw near

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