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Another word for near

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Adverb

  1. To a point near in time, space, or relation

    See also:

    near

Adjective

  1. Not far from another in space, time, or relation

    Idioms:
    See also:

    near

Verb

  1. To come near in space or time

    Idioms:
    See also:

    approach

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Another word for near

Modifier

  1. Not distant in space

    See also:

    bordering

    Antonyms:

  2. Not distant in relationship

    See also:

    related

    friendly

  3. Not distant in time

    See also:

    imminent

    expected

    coming

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Sentence Examples

  • She drew near to him and stopped.

  • There are bears near by.

  • Maybe if he saw that she didn't go near the building, he would relax his guard.

  • The boy played on the grass near by.

  • We have seen this happen already, and it will get substantially better in the near future.

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Words near near in the Thesaurus