near

/neər/

Definitions

1. adverb

at or to a short distance; not far away

“She’s standing near the door.”

2. preposition

used to indicate a position or direction close to something

“He’s parking the car near the entrance.”

3. noun

a place or location close to something

“The park is a nice spot near the beach.”

4. adverb

at or to a specific time, especially a future time

“The concert is happening near the end of the month.”

Synonyms

  • adjacent
  • close
  • proximate

Antonyms

  • distant
  • far