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near

[neer] / nɪər /
ADJECTIVE
close by physically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjacent adjoining immediate nearby neighboring warm
STRONG
abutting bordering burning close nigh ready touching
WEAK
abreast along toward alongside approximal around at close quarters available beside close shave close-at-hand close-by conterminous contiguous convenient hair's breadth handy in close proximity near-at-hand next door not remote practically proximal proximate side-by-side vincinal within stone's throw
Antonyms
STRONGEST
away detached distant far faraway separate
STRONG
cool
WEAK
deferred expired gone past postponed remote unfamiliar
ADJECTIVE
close in time; forthcoming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
imminent impending
STRONG
approaching approximate coming expected looming
WEAK
at hand comparative in the offing near-at-hand next relative
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distant later
WEAK
away deferred expired far gone past postponed remote unfamiliar
ADJECTIVE
familiar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dear friendly
STRONG
affecting allied attached close connected intimate related touching
WEAK
akin
Antonyms
STRONG
cool disconnected unfriendly unrelated
WEAK
away deferred distant expired far gone past postponed remote unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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"That was our champions against their champions. Our champions were nowhere near," said former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who was inside Parc des Princes for BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Well, Brent crude could end the year near around $80 a barrel, Capital Economics analyst Neil Shearing said Wednesday as he updated his forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As of late 2024, close to 2,300 gigawatts of wind, solar, storage and other projects were waiting in U.S. interconnection queues, far exceeding the capacity that can realistically be added in the near term.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

On one outing near Carter’s home in central Illinois, a flying carp knocked his friend out cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I have plenty of time to hydrate, claim a good spot near the starting line, and get in the zone.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison