Australian English Meaning of near
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Definitions and Meaning of near in English
near (v)
move towards
near (a)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
near (s)
being on the left side
closely resembling the genuine article
giving or spending with reluctance
with or in a close or intimate relationship
very close in resemblance
near (r)
near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
near (adv.)
At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
Closely; intimately.
Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.
Closely connected or related.
Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend.
Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling; as, a version near to the original.
So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow; as, a near escape.
Next to the driver, when he is on foot; in the Unted States, on the left of an animal or a team; as, the near ox; the near leg. See Off side, under Off, a.
To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.
near (a)
Immediate; direct; close; short.
Close-fisted; parsimonious.
near (prep.)
Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.
near (v. i.)
To draw near; to approach.
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near
move towards, not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances, being on the left side, closely resembling the genuine article, giving or spending wi
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