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not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
near neighbors; 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
(adj) approximate
very close in resemblance
sketched in an approximate likeness; a near likeness
with or in a close or intimate relationship
a good friend; my sisters and brothers are near and dear
(adj) cheeseparing, close, penny-pinching, skinny
giving or spending with reluctance
our cheeseparing administration; very close (or near) with his money; a penny-pinching miserly old man
(adj) nigh
being on the left side
the near or nigh horse is the one on the left; the animal's left side is its near or nigh side
(adv) virtually, well-nigh, nearly, nigh, most, about, almost
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
the job is (just) about done; 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
near in time or place or relationship
as the wedding day drew near; 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
(verb) come near, come on, go up, draw close, draw near, approach
move towards
We were approaching our destination; They are drawing near; The enemy army came nearer and nearer