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1.
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
2.
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
3.
closely resembling the genuine article
near beer
a dress of near satin
4.
giving or spending with reluctance
very near with his money
5.
with or in a close or intimate relationship
my sisters and brothers are near and dear
6.
very close in resemblance
a near likeness
'near' - used as a adverb
7.
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
8.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
I was near exhausted by the run
'near' - used as a preposition
9.
In the neighborhood of, close to
my house is near the church
'near' - used as a verb
10.
move towards
They are drawing near
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derived forms
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1. Near / Past
neared
2. Near / Third Person
nears
3. Near / Present Participle
nearing
4. Near / Comparitive
nearer
5. Near / Superlative
nearest
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