near

Definitions of near in various dictionaries:

verb - move towards

adj - not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

adj - being on the left side

adj - closely resembling the genuine article

adj - giving or spending with reluctance

adj - with or in a close or intimate relationship

adj - very close in resemblance

adv - near in time or place or relationship

adv - (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished

To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time.

Just about; almost; nearly: was near exhausted from the labor; near dead after the assault.

With or in a close relationship.

Close in time, space, position, or degree: near equals.

Nearly occurring but not actually happening: a near victory; a near disaster.

Just barely avoided: a near hit by the incendiary bomb.

Closely corresponding to or resembling an original: a near likeness.

Closely resembling the genuine article: a dress of near satin; near silver beads.

Closer of two or more: Take the near street and then turn right.

Being on the left side of an animal or a vehicle.

Being the animal or vehicle on the left.

Short and direct: the nearest route to town.

Close to: an inn near London.

adj - situated within a short distance

verb - to come near or nearer to