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near

adverb

  1. at or to a relatively short distance in space or time: summer draws near
  2. relatively close in degree; almost: now usually nearly: near right
  3. closely; intimately
  4. Rare in a stingy manner

adjective

  1. close in distance or time; not far
  2. close in relationship; akin
  3. close in feelings, desires, etc.; close in friendship
    1. close in degree; narrow: a near escape
    2. almost happening: a near accident
  4. on the left side, facing forward: said of an animal in double harness, a wagon wheel, etc.
  5. short or direct: take the near way
  6. stingy; niggardly
  7. somewhat resembling; approximating: a near likeness

at a relatively short distance from in space, time, degree, etc.; close to: towns near the border, the hours near midnight

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to come or draw near (to); approach

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See near in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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