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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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Firefighters responded around 3:20 a.m. to a report of a hazardous material incident near East Cesar Chavez and North Eastern avenues, according to Los Angeles County Fire Captain Aaron Katon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In the near term, bond yields will continue to be driven by progress, or lack thereof, in resolving the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Unemployment is extremely low at 4.3%, layoffs are near historical lows and hiring has picked up this year.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

But measuring CO₂ emissions near the front lines of a war is no small feat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The thought of Tansy having a look at my orthography brought me near tears.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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