near
/nˈɪɹ/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
adverb
- near in time or place or relationship
“as the wedding day drew near” - (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
“the job is (just) about done”
adjective
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
“near neighbors” - being on the left side
“the near or nigh horse is the one on the left” - closely resembling the genuine article
“near beer” - giving or spending with reluctance
“our cheeseparing administration” - with or in a close or intimate relationship
“a good friend” - very close in resemblance
“sketched in an approximate likeness”
verb
- move towards
“We were approaching our destination”
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