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Meaning of Near
The primary meaning of the word "Near" is to be at a short distance in space or time from something.
Etymology of Near
The word "Near" originated from Old English "nēar", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "nēr" and Proto-Indo-European "ner-", also the source of Latin "ner-" and Greek "enedra" meaning "below" or "under", with its meaning evolving over time to signify proximity in space or time.
Synonyms
close
nearby
adjacent
adjoining
neighboring
proximate
imminent
impending
forthcoming
approaching
coming
impending
looming
upcoming
following
succeeding
next
proximal
adjacent
contiguous
abutting
bordering
contiguous
handy
convenient
accessible
available
nigh
hard by
close by
at hand
within reach
in the vicinity
in the neighborhood
nearby
not far
within walking distance
a stone's throw
a hop skip and a jump
Definitions
- At a short distance in space from something
- Close to a particular point or moment in time
- Almost, or very close to being something
Usage Examples
- The hotel is near the city center.
- She lives near her parents.
- The store is near my house, so I can walk there.
Antonyms
far
distant
remote
far-off
removed
secluded
isolated
detached
disconnected
separate
apart
wide
broad
expansive
extensive
considerable
sizable
substantial
significant
notable
pronounced
striking
conspicuous
faraway
outlying
peripheral
outer
outmost