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Near

/nɪə(ɹ)/

The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

📖 Definitions of "Near"

noun
  1. 1

    The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

verb
  1. 1

    To come closer to; to approach.

    "The ship nears the land."

adjective
  1. 1

    Physically close.

    "I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses."

  2. 2

    Close in time.

    "The end is near."

  3. 3

    Closely connected or related.

    "The deceased man had no near relatives."

  4. 4

    Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

    "a near friend"

adverb
  1. 1

    At or towards a position close in space or time.

  2. 2

    Nearly; almost.

    "He was near unconscious when I found him."

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