adjective

 

not far away in distance or time

The school's very near.

 

prep,adv

 

distance not far away in distance

Could you come a bit nearer, please?

 

state If something or someone is near a particular state, they are almost in that state.

She looked near exhaustion.

 

time not far away in time

She shouldn't be partying so near her exams.

 

similar similar

The feelings I had were near hysteria.

 

verb

 

to get close to something in distance or time

The building work is nearing completion at last.