1. Close to; not far away, as a measure of distance (the neighbors’ houses are near one another).
2. Almost; close in degree (a near miss).
3. Closely tied by blood (my brother is a near relative).
4. Familiar; intimate (a near friend).
1. Close to; not far away, as a measure of distance (the neighbors’ houses are near one another).
2. Almost; close in degree (a near miss).
3. Closely tied by blood (my brother is a near relative).
4. Familiar; intimate (a near friend).