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near


Main Entry: 1near
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>
4 archaic : in a frugal manner


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