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near
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
nearest
Comparative
nearer
gradable
Examples
The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.
02
close in time to a moment
Examples
The near future holds many exciting possibilities.
03
almost identical to the authentic item
Examples
The watch was near the original in design but lacked the fine details.
04
having a strong, close connection with someone, either emotionally or relationally
Examples
They have always been near friends, sharing everything with each other.
05
referring to the left-hand item in a set or arrangement
Examples
The near wheel of the cart needed to be replaced first.
06
showing unwillingness to share or part with resources
Examples
She was near about lending her car, even to close friends.
07
having qualities or characteristics that closely resemble something else
Examples
Her ideas are near to what I had imagined, just with a different twist.
near
01
at a short distance away from someone or something
Grammatical Information
Examples
The children became happy when they found out that the playground is near the apartment building.
02
used to indicate proximity in time
Examples
The movie will start near noon.
03
used to indicate being close to a particular state or condition
Examples
The company is near bankruptcy.
04
used to indicate a proximate or close amount
Examples
The population of the city is near 1 million people.
05
used to indicate close resemblance
Examples
The color of the new paint is near the shade of the previous one.
near
01
not far in distance
Grammatical Information
Examples
We sat near and could feel the heat from the bonfire.
02
used to refer to something that is almost done or at a certain point
Examples
The project is near completion, with just a few final touches needed.
to near
01
to approach or move in the direction of someone or something
Transitive: to near a place
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
near
3rd person singular
nears
present participle
nearing
past simple
neared
past participle
neared
Examples
The hikers decided to near the summit.
Lexical Tree
nearly
nearness
near
