As near as

preposition

Almost exactly, roughly, approximately.

As near as I can tell, we're about ten miles away
Visual representation of "as near as" - Almost exactly, roughly, approximately

Often appears as...

  • as near as i can tell
  • as near as i can estimate
preposition

Used to indicate the degree, amount or extent to which something happens or is the case.

He was shaking, as near as death as I've ever seen someone
Visual representation of "as near as" - Used to indicate the degree, amount or extent to which something happens or is the case

Often appears as...

  • as near as death
  • as near as possible
preposition

Used to suggest that something is almost the same as something else.

Their house is as near as a palace
Visual representation of "as near as" - Used to suggest that something is almost the same as something else

Often appears as...

  • as near as a palace
  • as near as a perfect replica
preposition

Almost exactly, roughly, approximately.

As near as I can tell, we're about ten miles away
Visual representation of "as near as" - Almost exactly, roughly, approximately

Often appears as...

  • as near as i can tell
  • as near as i can estimate
preposition

Used to indicate the degree, amount or extent to which something happens or is the case.

He was shaking, as near as death as I've ever seen someone
Visual representation of "as near as" - Used to indicate the degree, amount or extent to which something happens or is the case

Often appears as...

  • as near as death
  • as near as possible
preposition

Used to suggest that something is almost the same as something else.

Their house is as near as a palace
Visual representation of "as near as" - Used to suggest that something is almost the same as something else

Often appears as...

  • as near as a palace
  • as near as a perfect replica
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "as near as"
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Implied Uncertainty

Indicates the speaker is not certain but providing an informed estimate based on available information.

Illustration for Implied Uncertainty
As near as I can estimate, it might take an hour to fix.
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Informal Estimation

Common in spoken English when guessing measurements or amounts without exact figures.

Illustration for Informal Estimation
We have, as near as I can guess, enough food for the party.
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Not for Precise Data

Avoid using when discussing topics that require precision, like scientific data or legal matters.

Illustration for Not for Precise Data
This matter requires exact figures, not 'as near as' approximations.
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