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Near
adjective (compar. nearer; superl. nearest) 1.Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances. Synonyms: close, nigh. "In the near future" , "They are near equals" , "His nearest approach to success" , "A very near thing" , "A near hit by the bomb" , "She was near tears" , "She was close to tears" , "Had a close call" 2.Being on the left side. Synonym: nigh. "The animal's left side is its near or nigh side" 3.Closely resembling the genuine article. "A dress of near satin" 5.With or in a close or intimate relationship. Synonyms: dear, good. "My sisters and brothers are near and dear" 6.Very close in resemblance. Synonym: approximate. "A near likeness" adverb 1.Near in time or place or relationship. Synonyms: close, nigh. "Stood near the door" , "Don't shoot until they come near" , "Getting near to the true explanation" , "Her mother is always near" , "The end draws nigh" , "The bullet didn't come close" , "Don't get too close to the fire" 2.(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. Synonyms: about, almost, most, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh. "The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" , "We're almost finished" , "The car all but ran her down" , "He nearly fainted" , "Talked for nigh onto 2 hours" , "The recording is well-nigh perfect" , "Virtually all the parties signed the contract" , "I was near exhausted by the run" , "Most everyone agrees" verb (past & past part. neared; pres. part. nearing)
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