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near[1,adverb] near[2,preposition] near[3,adjective] near[4,verb] nowhere near Near East

Main Entry: ¹near
Pronunciation: ni()r
Function: adverb
Etymology: Old English nar "nearer," comparative form of nah "near, close" --related to NEIGHBOR, NIGH --see Word History at NEIGHBOR
1 : at, within, or to a short distance or time <night was drawing near>
2 : in a condition or state resembling or close to : ALMOST <near dead>
3 : NEARLY 1 <near related>

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