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near

(n/i/r )

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances(adj.all)

Example:
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.

Synonym:
close, nigh
Antonym:
far

source: wordnet30
Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.(adjective)

source: webster1913

Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.(preposition)

source: webster1913

near in time or place or relationship(adv.all)

Example:
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.

source: wordnet30
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but(adv.all)

Example:
He nearly fainted.
I was near exhausted by the run.

source: wordnet30
At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.(adverb)

source: webster1913

move towards(verb.motion)

Example:
They are drawing near.
The enemy army came nearer and nearer.

Synonym:
approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up

source: wordnet30
To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.(verb)

source: webster1913
To draw near; to approach.(verb)

source: webster1913