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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?
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 definition: close; to a point or place not far away. See examples of NEAR used in a sentence.
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.
(nɪəʳ ) Word forms: comparative nearer , superlative nearest , 3rd person singular present tense nears , present participle nearing , past tense, past participle 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.
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 definition: 1. not far away in distance: 2. to almost achieve or do something: 3. If something or someone is…. Learn more.
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 (doing) something close to a particular state. a state near (to) death. She was near to tears (= almost crying). We came near to being killed. Idioms. (close/near) at hand. close to you in time or distance. Help was at hand. The property is ideally located with all local amenities close at hand. be close to/near the mark.
