near; close; nigh




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"

Antonym:
  • far

Nearest:
  • adjacent
  • nearby
  • warm
  • hot


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