Canadian French Meaning of near

près de

Other Canadian French words related to près de

Definitions and Meaning of near in English

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near (v)

move towards

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near (a)

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

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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

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near (r)

near in time or place or relationship

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

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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.

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near (a)

Immediate; direct; close; short.

Close-fisted; parsimonious.

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near (prep.)

Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.

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near (v. i.)

To draw near; to approach.

FAQs About the word near

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