neare

Adjective

near (comparative nearer, superlative nearest)

1. Physically close.
   • I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.

   Synonyms:

   close

   Antonyms:

   remote

2. Close in time.
   • The end is near.
3. Closely connected or related.
   • The deceased man had no near relatives.
4. Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
   • It is a matter of near consequence to me.
5. Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
   • a version near to the original
6. So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
   • a near escape

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