Used as a verb, meaning to come near to or approach
Depending on the use, the word near can serve as an adverb, adjective, preposition, or verb. Adverb: Come near. Adjective: in the near future Preposition: near the time Verb. The boat neared the docks.
It can be used as a verb meaning 'to approach'.
Yes. Near can be an action verb. The boys were happy as they neared home. - past tense
Verb
No. The verb "threw" is a transitive verb (to throw).
If the sentence is "Crooks and Robbers dont come near." then the verb is come because its an action
Near is a preposition. Stood is the past tense of the verb "to stand".
The word nears is a verb form. It is the present tense, third person singular of the verb 'to near.'
Near is a four letter verb for not far.
There is no verb for neighbor. Neighbor is a noun.
The word near (meaning nearby or closer) by itself is an adverb, although it doesn't specify "near what." If a noun follows, near is a preposition. It can also be an adjective or verb. Examples: "The boat came near." (adverb) "A bullet hit near the car." (preposition) "The end is near." (adjective) "By tomorrow, we will near our destination." (verb)
Yes. Near can be an action verb. The boys were happy as they neared home. - past tense