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- pronunciation:
- nir
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, preposition, transitive verb & intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb)
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
nearer, nearest |
| definition 1: |
to, at, or within a comparatively short distance from a person or thing.
The lady waved to the children, but they were afraid to come near.- synonyms:
- about, around, close, nearby, nigh
- antonyms:
- far
- similar words:
- hereabout, next door
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| definition 2: |
close in time, state, or condition.
As his wife's birthday drew near, he realized he needed to think of a gift.- synonyms:
- close, nigh
- antonyms:
- far
- similar words:
- approximately, circa
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| definition 3: |
almost; nearly.
They were near blind from the sun.- synonyms:
- almost, nearly, nigh, practically, well-nigh
- similar words:
- virtually
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| related words: |
in the cards |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
nearer, nearest |
| definition 1: |
close in distance or time; not far from.
Compared with Neptune, Mars is a near planet.His new apartment is very near to his office.I look forward to seeing you in the near future.- synonyms:
- close, nearby, nigh
- antonyms:
- distant, extreme, far, remote
- similar words:
- approximate, convenient, immediate, neighboring, next, proximate
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| definition 2: |
intimately associated, related, or connected.
Your brothers, sisters, and first cousins are near relatives.- synonyms:
- close, connected, intimate, related, tight
- antonyms:
- distant, remote
- similar words:
- associated
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| definition 3: |
happening in the end, but almost not happening.
We've had several near misses with deer on this road at night--our neighbor wasn't so lucky when he hit one the other night.- synonyms:
- close, narrow, tight
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| definition 4: |
being a close reflection or reproduction.
The portrait was a near likeness.- synonyms:
- approximate, close, like, proximate, rough
- similar words:
- akin, analogous, similar
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| definition 5: |
the closer of the two.
the near corner- antonyms:
- far
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| definition 6: |
very to close to being or happening.
I've seen her in the hallway occasionally, but we've been near strangers until recently.That one mistake caused a near disaster--fortunately, the supervisor showed up and knew what to do.The government overthrow brought about a near collapse of the economy. |
| related words: |
adjacent, close, imminent, like, rough, same, warm |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
at or close to.
Put the lamp near this end of the sofa.They bought a house near the ocean.
- synonyms:
- about, around, toward
- similar words:
- circa, next, round
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
nears, nearing, neared |
| definition: |
to move close or closer to.
The train slowed down as it neared the station.- synonyms:
- approach, approximate, come
- similar words:
- close, close in on, draw near, impend, nudge, verge
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| related words: |
draw, loom |
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| derivation: |
nearness (n.) |
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