Other Words for Near

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Near as a Adjective has these synonyms:

approach, draw near or nigh, come close or closer, verge on, approximate on, lean towards
Example: As summer nears, I think of going on holiday. The ship neared port. His estimate is beginning to near mine.

close to, in the vicinity or neighborhood of, next to, adjacent to, within reach of, within a mile of, a stone's throw from, not far (away) from
Example: She wouldn't allow the doctor to come near her. I live near the railway.

close, intimate, connected, related, attached
Example: In case of emergency, list the name and address of a near relative.

close, narrow, hairbreadth
Example: Although I escaped, it was a near thing.

stingy, mean, niggardly, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, cheap, penny-pinching, cheese-paring, selfish, close, tight-fisted, close-fisted
Example: He is so near he begrudged me even a cup of tea.

Near as a Adverb has these synonyms:

close, imminent, immediate, impending, looming, coming, approaching, forthcoming, in the offing, at hand
Example: We hope to settle the pollution problem in the near future. The time is near for me to go.

nearby, close, adjacent, next-door, close-by, adjoining, abutting, neighbouring, contiguous
Example: My nearest neighbors live a mile away.

Near as a Noun has these synonyms:

close (by or at hand), not far (off or away), nearby, nigh, in or into the vicinity or neighborhood, within (easy) reach
Example: Draw near and listen to my tale.

close to, next to
Example: Don't go near the edge.

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