Question

what is the meaning of word near

Answer 1

The meaning of word near is close.


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Answer 2

near

\ˈnir\

adverb

: close to someone or something in distance: 
not far away in time: almost or nearly

Full Definition

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 archaic : in a frugal manner

Examples

The plant was near dead when I got it.as the campers grew cold, so theygravitated nearer to the campfire

Origin: Middle English ner, partlyfrom ner nearer, from Old Englishnēar, comparative of nēah nigh; partly from Old Norse nær nearer, comparative of nā- nigh — more at nigh.

First use: 13th century

Synonyms: around, by, close, hard, in, nearby, nigh, at close quarters, at hand, on one's doorstep, within call

Antonyms: exactly, precisely

2

near

preposition

: close to (something or someone)

Full Definition

: close to <beaches near the city><seemed to be near death>

Examples

I left the box near the door.The cat won't go near fire.There are several beaches nearhere.

Origin: see 1near.

First use: 13th century

Synonyms: about, by, around, next to, nigh

3

near

adjective

: located a short distance away: not far away in time—used to refer to the side, end, etc., that is closer

Full Definition

1 a : not far distant in time, place, or degree <in the near future>
b : almost happening : narrowlymissed or avoided <a near win in the primary> <a near midaircollision>
c : nearly not happening <a nearescape>2 : closely related or intimatelyassociated <her nearest and dearestfriend>3 a : being the closer of two <the near side>
b : being the left-hand one of a pair<the near wheel of a cart>4 : direct, short <the nearest road>5 : stingy, closefisted6 a : closely resembling the standard or typical <a near desert>
b : approximating the genuine <near silk>near·ness noun

Examples

The nearest grocery store is threeblocks away.The near side headlight is out.

Origin: see 1near.

First use: 14th century

Synonyms: closer, hither, nigher, this

Antonyms: far, farther, further, opposite, other, that

4

near

verb

: to come closer in space or time to someone or something

Full Definition

: approach

Examples

As the date of the performanceneared, we grew more and moreanxious.He always cheers up whenbaseball season nears.The airplane began to descend as it neared the island.

Origin: see 1near.

First use: circa 1522

Synonyms: belly up, close, close in, come up, draw on, approach, nigh

Antonyms: back (up or away), recede, retire, retreat, withdraw