near Synonyms
Another word for near
• adverb (Context 1)
At or to a short distance away in space.
"The deer paused as the hikers drew close."
• adjective (Context 2)
Located a short distance away in space.
"We walked to the nearest train station to catch the morning commuter rail."
• preposition (Context 3)
At or to a short distance away from a place, person, or thing.
"They rented a quiet cottage close to the coast."
• adjective (Context 4)
Only a short time ahead or in the past; imminent.
"The company plans to expand its renewable energy operations in the imminent future."
• preposition (Context 5)
A short period of time from a specified point or event.
"My sister's birthday is very close to the end of the year."
• preposition (Context 6)
Close to a particular state, condition, or level.
"The exhausted marathon runner looked close to collapse as he crossed the finish line."
• adverb (Context 7)
A short time away in the future.
"With the championship tournament drawing close, the athletes increased their training hours."
• verb (Context 8)
To come close or closer to a place, time, or state.
"As the ship neared the harbor, the passengers gathered on the main deck."
• adjective (Context 9)
Closely resembling or approximating an original, state, or outcome.
"The translation is a close equivalent of the ancient Greek poem."
• adjective (Context 10)
Closely related by kinship, or connected by deep intimacy and affection.
"Only her nearest relatives were invited to attend the private ceremony."
• adverb (Context 11)
Almost or very close to a specified state or condition.
"After three months of drought, the reservoir was almost empty."
Opposites of near
The opposite of near shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: