NEAR Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word near. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NEAR
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| close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
| nigh | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
adjective • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb • near in time or place or relationship • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • being on the left side | ||||||||
| adjacent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching • near or close to but not necessarily touching | ||||||||
| alongside | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • side by side | ||||||||
| approaching | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the event of one object coming closer to another • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • the act of drawing spatially closer to something adjective satellite • of the relatively near future | ||||||||
| by | ||||||||
adverb • so as to pass a given point • in reserve; not for immediate use | ||||||||
| contiguous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very close or connected in space or time • connecting without a break; within a common boundary • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching | ||||||||
| convenient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • suited to your comfort or purpose or needs • large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense) | ||||||||
| handy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) adjective satellite • easy to reach • useful and convenient • skillful with the hands | ||||||||
| immediate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having no intervening medium adjective satellite • of the present time and place • very close or connected in space or time • immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect • performed with little or no delay | ||||||||
| imminent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • close in time; about to occur | ||||||||
| just | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules adverb • and nothing more • indicating exactness or preciseness • only a moment ago • (used for emphasis) absolutely • only a very short time before • possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) • exactly at this moment or the moment described • by a little adjective satellite • of moral excellence | ||||||||
| nearby | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • not far away in relative terms adjective satellite • close at hand | ||||||||
| neighboring | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching | ||||||||
| next | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • at the time or occasion immediately following adjective satellite • immediately following in time or order • nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space • (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving • (of a day of the week) nearest (or nearest but one) after the present moment | ||||||||
| proximate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects adjective satellite • very close in space or time | ||||||||
| beside | ||||||||
adverb • Otherwise; else. preposition • Next to; at the side of. • Not relevant to. • Besides; in addition to. | ||||||||
| bordering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
| about | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct • all around or on all sides • in the area or vicinity • used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction • in or to a reversed position or direction • in rotation or succession • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • on the move | ||||||||
| almost | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | ||||||||
