Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

near

preposition/adverb/adjective
/nɪr/
Definition
Close to something in distance or time.
Examples
  • She lives near the park.
  • We’re near the end of the project.
  • He stood near the entrance.
Meaning
The term ‘near’ is used to describe a position that is not far away from a particular point or object.
Synonyms
  • close
  • adjacent
  • proximate
  • imminent