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near

adjectiveadverbverb /nir/ 1 syllables 4 letters Scrabble 4 WWF 5
Definitions
adjective

with or in a close or intimate relationship

“my sisters and brothers are near and dear”

adjective

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

“near neighbors”

adverb

near in time or place or relationship

“as the wedding day drew near”

verb

move towards

“They are drawing near”

adverb

slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

“he nearly fainted”

adjective

being on the left side

“the near or nigh horse is the one on the left”

adjective

very close in resemblance

“a near likeness”

adjective

giving or spending with reluctance

“very close (or near) with his money”

adjective

closely resembling the genuine article

“near beer”

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