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near

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Main Entry:
1near 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈnir\
Function:
adverb
Etymology:
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 — more at nigh
Date:
13th century
1: at, within, or to a short distance or time <sunset was drawing near>2: almost, nearly <was near dead>3: in a close or intimate manner : closely <near related>4archaic : in a frugal manner
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