The meaning of NEAR is at, within, or to a short distance or time. How to use near in a sentence.

The preposition near (to) means ‘not far away in distance’. Near and near to mean the same, but near is more common: …

1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time: moved the table nearer to the wall; as graduation draws near. 2. Just about; almost; nearly: was near exhausted from the climb. 3. With or …

thrifty or stingy: near with one's pocketbook. (of two draft animals hitched together) being on the driver's left (as opposed to off): The near horse is going lame.

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

4 days ago · Joan Maling (1983) shows that near is best analysed as an adjective with which the use of to is optional, rather than a preposition. It has the comparative and the superlative, and it can be …

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Near refers to a short distance away from a specific point or place, in terms of physical space or time. It can also refer to being closely related or connected to something, as in ideas or relationships.

Several camping options near Galax, Virginia provide access to outdoor adventures beyond what the nearby state parks offer. This southwestern Virginia region sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge …

NEAR meaning: 1 : close to someone or something in distance often used figuratively; 2 : not far away in time