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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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The actress recently made her migration to the Pacific Northwest permanent with the purchase of a home near the Canadian set of her hit CBS drama.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Tankers appear to be now testing an alternative route to exit the strait by hugging close to the south near Oman, the senior currency analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Woods, 50, was arrested and charged after clipping a truck and rolling his car near his home in Florida last month.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“The ADU gives her a chance to live affordably, stay safe and be near family, while building financial footing on her own terms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

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

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