Near
preposition
Close to someone or something in distance.
She lives near the school.
Often appears as...
- near here
- near the end
adverb
Almost or nearly.
The project is near completion.
Often appears as...
- near enough
- near impossible
adjective
Close at hand; not far away.
The near side of the car was damaged.
Often appears as...
- near future
- near disaster
verb
Approach; get closer to (in time or place).
As we neared the city, traffic got heavier.
Often appears as...
- near the end
- near a decision
preposition
Close to someone or something in distance.
She lives near the school.
Often appears as...
- near here
- near the end
adverb
Almost or nearly.
The project is near completion.
Often appears as...
- near enough
- near impossible
adjective
Close at hand; not far away.
The near side of the car was damaged.
Often appears as...
- near future
- near disaster
verb
Approach; get closer to (in time or place).
As we neared the city, traffic got heavier.
Often appears as...
- near the end
- near a decision
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Use 'near' to express a short distance between people or objects.
The post office is near the library.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Directional
'Near' indicates closeness without a specific direction compared to 'next to'.
I parked my car near the stadium.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Implies Accessibility
'Near' is often used to suggest that something is easily reachable or accessible.
There's a convenience store near my house.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Use 'near' to express a short distance between people or objects.
The post office is near the library.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Directional
'Near' indicates closeness without a specific direction compared to 'next to'.
I parked my car near the stadium.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Implies Accessibility
'Near' is often used to suggest that something is easily reachable or accessible.
There's a convenience store near my house.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Use 'near' to express a short distance between people or objects.
The post office is near the library.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Directional
'Near' indicates closeness without a specific direction compared to 'next to'.
I parked my car near the stadium.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Implies Accessibility
'Near' is often used to suggest that something is easily reachable or accessible.
There's a convenience store near my house.
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