Synonyms of near
12 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for near is close. Other synonyms of near are nearby, proximate and present. The opposite of near is remote.
Synonyms and similar words for near
adjectivePhysically close.
- closeAt little distance; near in space or time.
nounThe left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.
- near sideThe left-hand side of a horse.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- around the cornerClose, local, very near.
- citerior literaryChiefly in place names: situated on the nearer side.
- close byClose, near, nearby: in proximity (to).
- immediate
- nearbyAdjacent, near, close by.
- present
- propinquitous literaryThat is in the propinquity; nearby.
- proximateClose or closest; adjacent.
Opposite of near
adjectivePhysically close.
- remoteDistant or otherwise inaccessible.
adjectiveOn the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).
- offOn the side furthest from the kerb (the right-hand side if one drives on the left).
adjectiveWithin the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
nounThe left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.
adjectiveMore antonyms
prepositionMore antonyms
Meaning of near
- adjective Physically close.
- adjective Close in time.
- adjective Closely connected or related.
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