near
 near (nîr)adv. near·er, near·est
1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time.
2. Just about; almost; nearly:
was near exhausted from the labor; near dead after the assault.
3. With or in a close relationship.adj. nearer, nearest
1. Close in time, space, position, or degree:
near equals.
2. Closely related by kinship or association; intimate:
a near relative; a near and dear friend.
See Synonyms at close.
3.
a. Nearly occurring but not actually happening:
a near victory; a near disaster.
b. Just barely avoided:
a near hit by the incendiary bomb.
4.
a. Closely corresponding to or resembling an original:
a near likeness.
b. Closely resembling the genuine article:
a dress of near satin; near silver beads.
5.
a. Closer of two or more:
Take the near street and then turn right.
b. Being on the left side of an animal or a vehicle.
c. Being the animal or vehicle on the left.
6. Short and direct:
the nearest route to town.
7. Stingy; parsimonious.prep.
Close to:
an inn near London.v. neared, near·ing, nearsv. tr.
To come close or closer to.v. intr.
To draw near or nearer; approach. [Middle English ner, from Old English nēar, from comparative of nēah, close, near.] nearʹness n.
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