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Near Definition

adjective

Being on the left side of an animal or a vehicle.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Being the animal or vehicle on the left.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Close in time, space, position, or degree: near equals.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Closely corresponding to or resembling an original: a near likeness.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Closely related by kinship or association; intimate: a near relative; a near and dear friend. See Synonyms at close.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

preposition

Close to: an inn near London.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Close to .
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adverb

Just about; almost; nearly: was near exhausted from the labor; near dead after the assault.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
With or in a close relationship.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
At, within, or to a short distance or time .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
In a close or intimate manner .
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verb-transitive

To come close or closer to.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb-intransitive

To draw near or nearer; approach.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

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