Near

Quick meaning: Near is an adjective meaning Physically close.

Meaning

Physically close.

More Meanings

1. Close in time.
2. Closely connected or related.
3. Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
4. Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
5. So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
6. Approximate, almost.
7. (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

The end is near.

Stay near at all times.

We're getting near to Christmas.

she is thy fathers neere kinswoman.

Word Forms

• nearer
• nearest
• nears
• nearing
• neared

Synonyms for near

Depending on context, synonyms include nigh, citerior, close, immediate, nearby, present.

Antonyms for near

Common opposites include off, distant, remote, far, off side.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nearby, nigh, about, well-nigh, almost, nearly.

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