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adverb
- 1. at or to a short distance away; nearby: "a bomb exploding somewhere near" Similar Opposite
- 2. a short time away in the future: "the time for his retirement was drawing near"
preposition
- 1. at or to a short distance away from (a place): "the parking lot near the sawmill"
- 2. a short period of time from: "near the end of the war"
adjective
- 1. located a short distance away: "a big house in the near distance" Similar Opposite
- 2. only a short time ahead: "the conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. come near to (someone or something); approach: "soon the cab would be nearing State Street" Similar
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The meaning of NEAR is at, within, or to a short distance or time. How to use near in a sentence. at, within, or to a short distance or time; almost, nearly; in a close or intimate manner : closely…
near. adverb, preposition. uk / nɪə r/ us / nɪr / Add to word list. A1. not far away in distance: Is there a restaurant near here? I'd like to sit near a window, please. Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold. The hotel is near the airport. Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house?
Near definition: close; to a point or place not far away. See examples of NEAR used in a sentence.
Near definition: To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time.
near. (nɪəʳ ) Word forms: nearer , nearest , nears , nearing , neared. 1. preposition A1. If something is near a place, thing, or person, it is a short distance from them. Don't come near me. Her children went back every year to stay in a farmhouse near the cottage. He drew his chair nearer the fire.
adjective. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances. “ near neighbors” “in the near future” “they are near equals” “a very near thing” “she was near tears” synonyms: close, nigh. adjacent. near or close to but not necessarily touching. nearby. close at hand. warm. of a seeker; near to the object sought. hot.
NEAR meaning: 1 : close to someone or something in distance often used figuratively; 2 : not far away in time
NEAR definition: 1. not far away in distance: 2. to almost achieve or do something: 3. If something or someone is…. Learn more.
near. (nîr) adv. near·er, near·est. 1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time: moved the table nearer to the wall; as graduation draws near. 2. Just about; almost; nearly: was near exhausted from the climb. 3. With or in a close relationship: It turns out we are near related. adj. nearer, nearest. 1.
near. adverb. /nɪə (r)/ /nɪr/ (nearer, nearest) Idioms. at a short distance away. A bomb exploded somewhere near. She took a step nearer. Visitors came from near and far. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.