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near

/ˈniɚ/

US UK

adverb

nearer; -est

close to someone or something in distance

I hope that dog doesn't come any nearer (to me).

Be sure to have a fire extinguisher near at hand. [=close enough to reach easily] - often used figuratively

We're getting nearer to the truth.

We came very near to canceling the trip. [=we almost canceled the trip]

Her new book is good, but it doesn't even come near to her first book. [=it is not nearly as good as her first book]

not far away in time

The end of the long winter is near. [=it will happen soon]

He became more nervous as the day of the wedding drew near. [=approached; got closer]

almost or nearly

The plant was near dead when I got it.

a near perfect score

The job is (damn/damned/darn) near impossible. - see also nowhere near at 1nowhere

as near as damn it

or as near as dammit

Brit informal - used to say that something is so close to being correct or true that it can be regarded as correct or true

The hotel room will cost 300 pounds, as near as damn it.

She's the best player in the world or as near as dammit.

(as) near as I can tell/figure

US informal :based on what I know

As near as I can tell, we'll arrive by six o'clock.

from far and near, from near and far

xem far

preposition

close to (something or someone)

I left the box near the door.

The cat won't go near fire.

She stood near me.

There are several beaches near here.

She came home near midnight.

We feared he was near death.

adjective

nearer; -est

located a short distance away :close

The nearest grocery store is three blocks away.

The airport is quite near. [=nearby]

not far away in time

Summer is getting nearer.

I hope to visit in the near future. [=I hope to visit soon]

always used before a noun

a - used to refer to the side, end, etc., that is closer

There is a fishing camp on the far side of the lake, but nothing on the near side.

b Brit of a car :left-hand

The near side headlight is out. - compare off; see also nearside

always used before a noun :almost happening

The ceremony was a near disaster. [=was nearly a disaster]

After a near win [=after nearly winning] in the first competition, he is ready to try again.

(Brit) Our team won the match, but it was a very near thing. [=we almost lost the match] - see also near miss

always used before a noun

close to being something

Her victory is a near certainty. [=it is nearly certain that she will win]

a near miracle

celebrities and near celebrities [=people who are almost celebrities]

b nearest :most similar

The lake was the nearest thing to an ocean [=the thing most like an ocean] that she had ever seen.

coming after someone or something :in the position or rank after someone or something

He finished the race ahead of his nearest rival by only a few feet.

always used before a noun :closely related

These two kinds of plants are near relatives.

Only near relations [=sisters, brothers, parents, etc.] were invited to the wedding.

near and dear

very close in relationship

friends who are near and dear

my nearest and dearest friend

too near for comfort

xem comfort

to the nearest

used to indicate the number of pounds, dollars, etc., that is closest to a slightly higher or lower number or amount

What is the weight of your baggage to the nearest pound?

$13.75 rounded up to the nearest dollar is $14.

verb

nears; neared; nearing

to come closer in space or time to someone or something :approach [no obj]

As the date of the performance neared, we grew more and more anxious.

He always cheers up when baseball season nears. [+ obj]

The airplane began to descend as it neared the island.

He must be nearing 80 years of age.

The negotiators were nearing a decision.

The project is nearing completion. [=is almost finished]

* Các từ tương tự:
Near East, near miss, nearby, near-death experience, nearly, nearside, nearsighted