near
adjective
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being on the left sidenigh
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not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances“near neighbors”nigh
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very close in resemblanceapproximate
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with or in a close or intimate relationshipdear
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giving or spending with reluctancecloseskinnycheeseparingpenny-pinching
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closely resembling the genuine article“near beer”
adverb
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplishedabout
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near in time or place or relationship“as the wedding day drew near”nighclose
verb
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move towardsapproach