Dictionary definition · near
verb
- move towards"We were approaching our destination"
adjective
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances"near neighbors"
- being on the left side"the near or nigh horse is the one on the left"
- closely resembling the genuine article"near beer"
- giving or spending with reluctance"our cheeseparing administration"
- with or in a close or intimate relationship"a good friend"
- very close in resemblance"sketched in an approximate likeness"
adverb
- near in time or place or relationship"as the wedding day drew near"
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but"the job is (just) about done"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).