NEAREST

Physically close.

Example: "I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses."

Close in time.

Example: "The end is near."

Closely connected or related.

Example: "The deceased man had no near relatives."

Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

Example: "A near friend"

Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

Example: "A version near to the original"

So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.

Example: "A near escape"

Approximate, almost.

Example: "The two words are near synonyms."

(in relation to a vehicle) on the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).

Example: "The near front wheel came loose."

Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.

Example: "The near ox; the near leg"

Immediate; direct; close; short.

Stingy; parsimonious.