Antonyms for near


Grammar : Adj
Spell : neer
Phonetic Transcription : nɪər


Definition of near

Origin :
  • Old English near "closer, nearer," comparative of neah, neh"nigh." Influenced by Old Norse naer "near," it came to be used as a positive form mid-13c., and new comparative nearer developed 1500s (see nigh). As an adjective from c.1300. Originally an adverb but now supplanted in most such senses by nearly; it has in turn supplanted correct nigh as an adjective. Related: Nearness. In near and dear (1620s) it refers to nearness of kinship. Near East first attested 1891, in Kipling. Near beer "low-alcoholic brew" is from 1908.
  • adj close by physically
  • adj close in time; forthcoming
  • adj familiar
Example sentences :
  • He shuddered as he thought how near he had been to never meeting them again on earth.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • And then by a street sign she saw that she was near the home of Philippe.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I knew he'd plunge," he said, taking the chair proffered him, near Shepler's desk.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It would be pleasanter inland, but we must be near the shore, so as to be in sight of ships.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "They are as near alike as if they were brothers," he said to himself.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • When he had come too near he had been driven away by the heat.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • They had seen four natives, but did not get near enough to talk to them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Their suffering was great but they never lost courage and help was near.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Winter was near and he had no money to buy cloaks for his children.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Think of living so near a beaver or a water-rat with clothes on!
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Synonyms for near

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