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Adverb

To a point near in time, space, or relation

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Adjective

Not far from another in space, time, or relation

proximate
Nearly accurate; approximate
Direct or immediate:
Very near or next, as in space, time, or order.

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1. Nearly accurate; approximate
2. Direct or immediate:
3. Very near or next, as in space, time, or order.
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nigh
Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle:
Being near in time, place, or relationship; close:
Near; close

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1. Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle:
2. Being near in time, place, or relationship; close:
3. Near; close
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nearby
Located a short distance away; close at hand.
Near; close at hand

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1. Located a short distance away; close at hand.
2. Near; close at hand
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immediate
Acting or occurring without the interposition of another agency or object; direct:
Of or near the present time:
Close by; near

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1. Acting or occurring without the interposition of another agency or object; direct:
2. Of or near the present time:
3. Close by; near
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contiguous
Connected in time; uninterrupted:
In physical contact; touching along all or most of one side
Close, nearby, or in close proximity, but not touching. See adjacent and adjoining.

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1. Connected in time; uninterrupted:
2. In physical contact; touching along all or most of one side
3. Close, nearby, or in close proximity, but not touching. See adjacent and adjoining.
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close
Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:
Being near the surface; short:
Fitting tightly:

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1. Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:
2. Being near the surface; short:
3. Fitting tightly:
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adjacent
Laying near or close by, but not necessarily connected. See also adjoining. Laying near or close by, but not necessarily connected. See also adjoining.
Near or close (to something); adjoining
Close to; lying near:

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1. Laying near or close by, but not necessarily connected. See also adjoining. Laying near or close by, but not necessarily connected. See also adjoining.
2. Near or close (to something); adjoining
3. Close to; lying near:
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Verb

To come near in space or time

approach
To come near or nearer, as in space or time:
To begin dealing with
To begin to deal with or work on:

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1. To come near or nearer, as in space or time:
2. To begin dealing with
3. To begin to deal with or work on:
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approach

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Modifier

Not distant in space

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bordering

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Not distant in relationship

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friendly

Not distant in time

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imminent

expected

coming

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