near Definition and Meaning in English (near definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Near definition: Describing something that is a short distance away or about to happen.

Definitions of Near

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is a short distance away or about to happen.

  2. 2adverb

    Indicating proximity in space or time, often implying 'almost'.

  3. 3preposition

    Used to show that something is close in position to something else.

Example Sentences

casual

“The store is near my house.”

casual

“She lives near the park.”

formal

“The exam is drawing near.”

Inflected Word Forms

adverbnearly
comparativenearer
superlativenearest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

near misscollocation

An event in which a serious accident or collision is narrowly avoided.

draw nearphrasal_verb

To approach in time or space.

near and dearidiom

Of great personal importance or affection.

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Near definition: Describing something that is a short distance away or about to happen.
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'Near' translates to 'near' in English. Near definition: Describing something that is a short distance away or about to happen.
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