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Meaning of the word near in English

What does near mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

near

US /nɪr/
UK /nɪər/
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Adverb

at or to a short distance away; close

Example:
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The school is quite near.
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Don't come too near.
Synonym:
close nearby
Antonym:
far distant

Preposition

at a short distance from

Example:
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He lives near the park.
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The car stopped near the curb.
Synonym:
close to next to
Antonym:
far from away from

Adjective

close in distance or time

Example:
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The end of the year is drawing near.
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We are in the near future.
Synonym:
close imminent
Antonym:
far distant

Verb

approach; draw close

Example:
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As we near the coast, the air gets saltier.
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The car neared the intersection.
Synonym:
approach draw near
Antonym:
depart recede
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