near

/ˈnir/

Middle English ner, partly from ner nearer, from Old English nēar, comparative of nēah nigh; partly from Old Norse nær nearer, comparative of nā- nigh

adverb

  1. at, within, or to a short distance or time

  2. almost, nearly

  3. in a close or intimate manner : closely

sunset was drawing near

preposition

  1. close to

beaches near the city

adjective

  1. not far distant in time, place, or degree

  2. almost happening : narrowly missed or avoided

  3. nearly not happening

in the near future

a near win in the primary