Word Meaning

near definition and meaning

adv. At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
adv. Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
adv. Closely; intimately.
adv. Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.
adv. Closely connected or related.
adv. Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend.
adv. Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling; as, a version near to the original.
adv. So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow; as, a near escape.
adv. Next to the driver, when he is on foot; in the Unted States, on the left of an animal or a team; as, the near ox; the near leg. See Off side, under Off, a.
a Immediate; direct; close; short.
a Close-fisted; parsimonious.
prep. Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.
adv. To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.
v. i. To draw near; to approach.

Crossword clues for near

- Almost
- Approach
- Approach some alpine archers
- Approximate
- At a short distance
- At hand
- Close
- Close at hand
- Close by
- Close by and last seen by listener
- Close to
- Close up
- Come close
- contra
- Easy to reach
- Handy
- Her Majesty is seized in an overthrow close by
- Imminent
- In the area of
- Looming
- Move in on
- Similar
- So ... and yet so far
- Within range
- Within reach