What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sloth and one near it disturbed (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sloth". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of NEARIT ("near it") [anagram: "disturbed"] + I (abbreviation of "one") = INERTIA; definition: "Sloth" The answer is INERTIA.

Sloth and one near it disturbed (7)

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