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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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Mr. Ross traces alluring melodies near the end of “Assata.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

That can be bad for stocks in the near term, but over decades, companies that make and sell valuable things are the best vehicle for beating inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In fact, the effects on lung function close to the Salton Sea have been greater than what studies find in urban California communities near busy roadways.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And even that won’t be anywhere near enough.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Four or five people were queued up at the register near the door.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.