near
Comparative
nearer
Superlative
nearest
1
not far from a place
- The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.
- The park is near our house, so we often go there for evening walks.
- The near side of the riverbank offers a beautiful view of the sunset.
- She moved to the near city to be closer to her workplace.
- They found a restaurant near the office for lunch.
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2
close in time to a moment
- The near future holds many exciting possibilities.
- The deadline for the project is near, so we need to finalize everything soon.
- As the holidays near, the stores start getting busier with shoppers.
- As graduation day nears, she feels both excitement and nervousness.
3
almost identical to the authentic item
- The watch was near the original in design but lacked the fine details.
- He wore a near-silk shirt that had a similar sheen to the real fabric.
- The near-silk scarf felt luxurious on her skin.
- This leather is near the real thing in quality.
- The fabric was near silk in feel and texture.
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having a strong, close connection with someone, either emotionally or relationally
- They have always been near friends, sharing everything with each other.
- Over the years, they became near companions, supporting each other through tough times.
- She keeps her nearest friends close, valuing their trust and loyalty.
- They have a near relationship, built on mutual respect and understanding.
5
referring to the left-hand item in a set or arrangement
- The near wheel of the cart needed to be replaced first.
- She reached for the near handle to open the door.
- The driver adjusted the near side mirror to check for pedestrians.
- The car was parked on the near side of the street, closer to the building.
- I sat by the near window to enjoy the scenic view.
6
showing unwillingness to share or part with resources
- She was near about lending her car, even to close friends.
- My cousin is near when it comes to treating others; she rarely offers anything without hesitation.
- It's hard to convince him to spend; he's known for being near with his resources.
- My uncle is near with his time, never volunteering for extra duties at family events.
7
having qualities or characteristics that closely resemble something else
- Her ideas are near to what I had imagined, just with a different twist.
- The two songs have near melodies, though one has more upbeat rhythm.
- The style of painting is near to the impressionist movement.
- Their thoughts on the project were near, but they still had a few differences.
- The color of the sky was near to purple, just with a faint blue tint.
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