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near
(n/i/r )

adjective (a)

  • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances(adj.all)
    Example:
    Near neighbors.
    In the near future.
    They are near equals.
    His nearest approach to success.
    A very near thing.
    A near hit by the bomb.
    She was near tears.
    Synonym:
    close, nigh
    Antonym:
    far
    source: wordnet30
  • Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

preposition (pre)

  • Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.(preposition)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • near in time or place or relationship(adv.all)
    Example:
    As the wedding day drew near.
    Stood near the door.
    Don't shoot until they come near.
    Getting near to the true explanation.
    Her mother is always near.
    source: wordnet30
  • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but(adv.all)
    Example:
    He nearly fainted.
    I was near exhausted by the run.
    source: wordnet30
  • At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • being on the left side(adj.all)
    Example:
    The near or nigh horse is the one on the left.
    The animal's left side is its near or nigh side.
    Synonym:
    nigh
    source: wordnet30
  • closely resembling the genuine article(adj.all)
    Example:
    Near beer.
    A dress of near satin.
    source: wordnet30
  • giving or spending with reluctance(adj.all)
    Example:
    Very close (or near) with his money.
    Synonym:
    cheeseparing, close, penny-pinching, skinny
    source: wordnet30
  • with or in a close or intimate relationship(adj.all)
    Example:
    My sisters and brothers are near and dear.
    Synonym:
    dear, good
    source: wordnet30
  • very close in resemblance(adj.all)
    Example:
    A near likeness.
    Synonym:
    approximate
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • move towards(verb.motion)
    Example:
    They are drawing near.
    The enemy army came nearer and nearer.
    Synonym:
    approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up
    source: wordnet30
  • To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To draw near; to approach.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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