Near

/nɪə/ · adjective

Meaning

Physically close..

Definitions by Sense

1. Physically close.
2. Close in time.
3. Closely connected or related.
4. Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
5. Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
6. So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
7. Approximate, almost.
8. (British, in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).

Example Sentences

I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.

Stay near at all times.

At the end of the line nearest the Arch, under a flary light, stood an old bearded man having the look on his face of a kindly but somewhat irritated moo-cow.

Without any ceremony the near man let drive at my throat with one of those beastly wavy daggers they go in for.

The end is near.

We're getting near to Christmas.

The deceased man had no near relatives.

she is thy fathers neere kinswoman.

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Word Forms

• nearer
• nearest
• nears
• nearing
• neared
• neer
• niere
• neire

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