Synonyms for
Near
Definition
Near means close to or not far away.
Synonyms & similar words
cheeseparing
far
goup
most
nearly
comenear
almost
dear
approach
about
approximate
nigh
comeon
drawnear
close
drawclose
virtually
pennypinching
good
skinny
wellnigh
close
adjacent
proximate
next-door
immediate
neighboring
abutting
contiguous
adjoining
bordering
nearby
handy
convenient
accessible
approachable
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- near future
- near miss
- near completion
- near death
- near impossible
- near sighted
- near and far
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'near' often implies a close relationship or similarity in addition to physical proximity. 'Nearly' is the adverb form, meaning 'almost'.
Compare "near" with another word →
Example sentences
- The store is near my house.
- We live near the beach.
- Can you come near me so I can hear you better?
- The park is near the school.
- I will meet you near the fountain.
Quotes
The nearer the dawn the darker the night.
The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream. Tommy Hilfiger
If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm. Frank Lane