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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Frustrated by this, Sarah decided to apply for a job working on a campsite near Wrexham that she saw advertised while scrolling online.

From BBC

Michail Antonio says he had to "swallow his ego" after his near‑fatal car crash as he prepares to make his first club appearance in 15 months.

From BBC

Since Friday night, long queues have formed at petrol stations, and many residents of the capital, Tehran, have begun leaving the city for the north, near the Caspian Sea, which they believe is safer.

From BBC

Unconfirmed reports of explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil export facility, raise concerns for global supply.

From Barron's

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