near synonyms

near

modif.

  1. Not distant in space

    nigh, adjacent, adjoining, proximal, neighboring, not remote, close at hand, proximate, contiguous, handy, near by, hard by, next door to, at close quarters, beside, side by side, in close proximity; see also bordering.

    Antonyms distant*, removed*, far off. *

  2. Not distant in relationship

    touching, affecting, akin; see friendly 1, related 3.

  3. Not distant in time

    at hand, approaching, next; see coming 1, expected 2, imminent.

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