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Near
nɪə
Near definitions
adjective
near
nearer
nearest
- located a short distance away
"a large house in the near distance"
close nearby not far off/away close/near at hand at hand a stone's throw away within reach within range accessible handy convenient local neighbouring adjacent next-door adjoining bordering abutting contiguous proximate - only a short time ahead
"the conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future"
imminent forthcoming in the offing close/near at hand at hand (just) round the corner approaching impending upcoming coming looming - similar
"walking in these shoes is the nearest thing to floating on air"
- close to being (the thing mentioned)
"his state of near despair"
- having a close family connection
"the loss of a child or other near relative"
- located on the nearside of a vehicle
"the near right-hand end window of the caravan"
- (of a person) mean; miserly