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near
adjective(near)
with or in a close or intimate relationship
Synonyms: dear, good,
Examples:
My sisters and brothers are near and dear.
near
adjective(near)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
Synonyms: close, nigh,
Antonyms: far,
Examples:
Near neighbors.
In the near future.
They are near equals.
His nearest approach to success.
A very near thing.
A near hit by the bomb.
She was near tears.
near
adverb(near)
near in time or place or relationship
Synonyms: close, nigh,
Examples:
As the wedding day drew near.
Stood near the door.
Don't shoot until they come near.
Getting near to the true explanation.
Her mother is always near.
near
verb(near)
move towards
Synonyms: approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up,
Examples:
They are drawing near.
The enemy army came nearer and nearer.
near
adverb(near)
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Synonyms: about, almost, most, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh,
Examples:
He nearly fainted.
I was near exhausted by the run.
near
adjective(near)
being on the left side
Synonyms: nigh,
Examples:
The near or nigh horse is the one on the left.
The animal's left side is its near or nigh side.
near
adjective(near)
very close in resemblance
Synonyms: approximate,
Examples:
A near likeness.
near
adjective(near)
giving or spending with reluctance
Synonyms: cheeseparing, close, penny-pinching, skinny,
Examples:
Very close (or near) with his money.
near
adjective(near)
closely resembling the genuine article
Examples:
Near beer.
A dress of near satin.

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