near
/nɪr/
adjective
- Located a short distance away; not far.
- Is there a near restaurant where we can grab lunch?
- We live in a near suburb of the city.
- The nearest hospital is three miles from here.
- Close in time; about to happen.
- Spring is near, and the flowers are starting to bloom.
- Her birthday is near, so I need to buy a gift.
- The deadline is near, so we need to work faster.
- Closely related or similar.
- She is a near relative of the famous author.
- That is a near copy of the original painting.
- The two colors are near, but not exactly the same.
Antonyms
verb
- To come close to; to approach.
- The storm is nearing the coast, so we should prepare.
- The ship neared the harbor after a long voyage.
- As we neared the top of the mountain, the air grew thin.
Synonyms
adverb
- At or to a short distance away; close by.
- She moved near to get a better look at the painting.
- The train station is quite near, so we can walk.
- The deer came near, then suddenly ran away.
- Almost; nearly.
- I was near frozen after waiting in the snow.
- He near missed the bus by seconds.
- The project is near complete, just a few details left.
Antonyms
preposition
- At or to a short distance from (a place or thing).
- The car stopped near the entrance.
- The park is near our house, so we go there often.
- She sat near the window to get more light.
- Close to (a particular time or state).
- It was near midnight when they finally arrived.
- He was near tears after hearing the sad news.
- The project is near completion, just a few tests left.