Near

adjective

nir

Adjective

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
“near neighbors”
“in the near future”
“they are near equals”
Similar:Close Nigh
being on the left side
“the near or nigh horse is the one on the left”
“the animal's left side is its near or nigh side”
Similar:Nigh
with or in a close or intimate relationship
“my sisters and brothers are near and dear”
Similar:Dear Good
very close in resemblance
“a near likeness”
Similar:Approximate
giving or spending with reluctance
“very close (or near) with his money”
Similar:CheeseparingClosePenny-pinchingSkinny
closely resembling the genuine article
“near beer”
“a dress of near satin”

move towards
“They are drawing near”
“The enemy army came nearer and nearer”
Similar:Approach
Type of:Come

near in time or place or relationship
“as the wedding day drew near”
“stood near the door”
“don't shoot until they come near”
Similar:Close Nigh
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
“he nearly fainted”
“I was near exhausted by the run”
Similar:About Almost Most Nearly Nigh