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Definitions

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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The researchers found that near 512 nanometers in the green region of the visible spectrum, one component of the crystal's optical response approaches zero.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

A 13-year-old girl has died after going missing in a river near a North Yorkshire beauty spot.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Ali Salame, from Kfar Remen in Nabatiyeh district near the castle, said the seizure of the fortress brought back bad memories of long Israeli occupations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

One of those more intimate moments was a community event in a Latino neighborhood near downtown L.A. on Sunday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Shiyáázh,” Thomacita whispered as the other Elders gathered near.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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