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Meaning Of Near
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.