near

B1
Pronunciation
/nɪə(ɹ)/
/nɪɹ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

Synonyms
near side
Antonyms
off side
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To come closer to; to approach.

Example Sentences
  • The ship nears the land.
Adjective
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Physically close.

Synonyms
close
Antonyms
remote
Example Sentences
  • I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.
2 Definition

Close in time.

Example Sentences
  • The end is near.
3 Definition

Closely connected or related.

Example Sentences
  • The deceased man had no near relatives.
4 Definition

Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

Example Sentences
  • a near friend
5 Definition

Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

Example Sentences
  • a version near to the original
6 Definition

So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.

Example Sentences
  • a near escape
7 Definition

Approximate, almost.

Example Sentences
  • The two words are near synonyms.
8 Definition

(in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).

Antonyms
off
Example Sentences
  • The near front wheel came loose.
9 Definition

Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.

Example Sentences
  • the near ox; the near leg
10 Definition

Immediate; direct; close; short.

11 Definition

Stingy; parsimonious.

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

At or towards a position close in space or time.

2 Definition

Nearly; almost.

Example Sentences
  • He was near unconscious when I found him.
Preposition
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Physically close to, in close proximity to.

Example Sentences
  • There are habitable planets orbiting many of the stars near our Sun.
2 Definition

Close to in time.

Example Sentences
  • The voyage was near completion.
3 Definition

Close to in nature or degree.

Example Sentences
  • His opinions are near the limit of what is acceptable.