1. at, within, or to a short distance or time
sunset was drawing near
2. almost, nearly
was near dead
3. in a close or intimate manner closely
near related
4. in a frugal manner
5. close to
beaches near the city seemed to be near death
6. not far distant in time, place, or degree
in the near future
7. almost happening narrowly missed or avoided
a near win in the primary a near midair collision
8. nearly not happening
a near escape
9. closely related or intimately associated
her nearest and dearest friend
10. being the closer of two
the near side
11. being the left-hand one of a pair
the near wheel of a cart
12. direct, short
the nearest road
13. stingy, closefisted
14. closely resembling the standard or typical
a near desert
15. approximating the genuine
near silk
16. approach
17. close to someone or something in distance
18. not far away in time
19. almost or nearly
20. close to (something or someone)
21. located a short distance away
22. to come closer in space or time to someone or something
23. at, within, or to a short distance or time
Don't go any nearer. Night drew near.
24. almost, nearly
The weather was near perfect.
25. close to
We'll take a table near the window.
26. closely related or associated
a near relative
27. not far away in distance or time
the nearest exit the near future
28. coming close narrow
a near miss
29. being the closer of two
the near side
30. to come near approach
As they neared the burrow Willie … came galloping toward them …
— Robert Lawson, Rabbit Hill