<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.</li><li>at, within, or to a short distance.</li><li>close in time: The New Year draws near.</li><li>close in relation; closely with respect to connection, similarity, intimacy, etc. (often used in combination): a near-standing position.</li><li>all but; almost; nearly: a period of near 30 years.</li><li>Nautical: close to the wind.</li><li>Archaic: in a thrifty or stingy manner.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>being close by; not distant: the near fields.</li><li>Antonyms: far</li><li>being the lesser in distance: the near side.</li><li>Antonyms: far</li><li>short or direct: the near road.</li><li>Antonyms: far</li><li>close in time: the near future.</li><li>Synonyms: impending, imminent</li><li>Antonyms: far</li><li>closely related or connected: our nearest relatives.</li><li>close to an original: a near translation.</li><li>closely affecting one's interests or feelings: a matter of near consequence to one.</li><li>intimate or familiar: a near friend.</li><li>narrow or close: a near escape.</li><li>thrifty or stingy: near with one's pocketbook.</li><li>Synonyms: miserly, tight</li><li>Antonyms: generous</li><li>(of two draft animals hitched together) being on the driver's left (as opposed to off): The near horse is going lame.</li><li>Antonyms: far</li></ul><p><strong>Preposition</strong></p><ul><li>at, to, or within a short distance, or no great distance, from or of: regions near the equator.</li><li>close to in time: near the beginning of the year.</li><li>close to a condition or state: He is near death.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with or without object) to come or draw near; approach: The boat neared the dock. Storm clouds neared.</li></ul>