Wednesday, November 12, 2008

November 12 2008

near   /nɪər/adverb, -er, -est, adjective, -er, -est, preposition, verb
–adverb
1. close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
2. at, within, or to a short distance.
3. close in time: The New Year draws near.
4. close in relation; closely with respect to connection, similarity, intimacy, etc. (often used in combination): a near-standing position.
5. all but; almost; nearly: a period of near 30 years.
6. Nautical. close to the wind.
7. Archaic. in a thrifty or stingy manner.
–adjective 8. being close by; not distant: the near fields.


9. being the lesser in distance: the near side.





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