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near [ˈniɚ]

1 near adverb
  • close to someone or something in distance —often used figuratively
  • not far away in time
  • almost or nearly

2 near preposition
  • close to (something or someone)

3 near adjective
  • located a short distance away : close
  • not far away in time
  • —used to refer to the side, end, etc., that is closer

4 near verb
  • to come closer in space or time to someone or something : approach