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Definition of NEAR

1

being the less far of two <grab the comforter from the near side of the bed and fold it in half>

Synonyms closer, hither, nigher, this

Related Words fore, forward, front, inside

Near Antonyms distant, remote, remoter; back, outside

Antonyms far, farther, further, opposite, other, that

2

being such only when compared to something else <the incessant busyness of the family next-door makes us look like we live in near retirement>

Synonyms almost, approximate, near, relative

Related Words alike, comparable, similar; equal, equivalent

Near Antonyms genuine, real, true

Antonyms absolute, complete, downright, out-and-out, outright, perfect, pure, unqualified

3

closely resembling the object imitated <the dress is made from a near silk that would fool anyone but an expert>

Synonyms lifelike, living, naturalistic (also naturalist), near, photo-realistic, realistic, three-dimensional

Related Words alike, like, matching, similar, verisimilar; akin, analogous, approximate, comparable, resembling; accurate, close, faithful, true; compelling, convincing; expressive, graphic (also graphical), gritty, vivid

Near Antonyms dissimilar, off, unalike, unlike; incomparable, unmatched; contrasted, contrasting, different, disparate; fake, mock, phony (also phoney), sham

Antonyms nonnatural, nonrealistic, unnatural, unrealistic

4

not being distant in time, space, or significance <the famous prediction that in the near future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes>

Synonyms close-up, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh, proximate

Related Words abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering, contiguous; approaching, coming, forthcoming, oncoming, upcoming; accessible, convenient, handy; close-in, hand-to-hand

Near Antonyms divorced, removed, separated

Antonyms away, deep, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote

5

closely acquainted <only her nearest friends know she's pregnant>

Synonyms bosom, buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight

Related Words clannish, close-knit, tight-knit; affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty; gregarious, sociable, social; comfortable, cozy, easy, snug; amicable, neighborly; confidential, secretive; adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted, warm

Near Antonyms aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn

Antonyms distant