Definition of near

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • near is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
  • near is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
  • near is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 5

Definition of near


  • with or in a close or intimate relationship (adjective)

    Examples

    1. my sisters and brothers are near and dear

    Synonyms

    1. dear
    2. good
  • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances (adjective)

    Examples

    1. near neighbors
    2. in the near future
    3. they are near equals
    4. his nearest approach to success
    5. a very near thing
    6. a near hit by the bomb
    7. she was near tears

    Synonyms

    1. close
    2. nigh
  • near in time or place or relationship (adverb)

    Examples

    1. as the wedding day drew near
    2. stood near the door
    3. don't shoot until they come near
    4. getting near to the true explanation
    5. her mother is always near

    Synonyms

    1. close
    2. nigh
  • move towards (verb)

    Examples

    1. They are drawing near
    2. The enemy army came nearer and nearer

    Synonyms

    1. approach
    2. come near
    3. come on
    4. draw close
    5. draw near
    6. go up
  • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he nearly fainted
    2. I was near exhausted by the run

    Synonyms

    1. about
    2. almost
    3. most
    4. nearly
    5. nigh
    6. virtually
    7. well-nigh
  • being on the left side (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
    2. the animal's left side is its near or nigh side

    Synonyms

    1. nigh
  • very close in resemblance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a near likeness

    Synonyms

    1. approximate
  • giving or spending with reluctance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. very close (or near) with his money

    Synonyms

    1. cheeseparing
    2. close
    3. penny-pinching
    4. skinny
  • closely resembling the genuine article (adjective)

    Examples

    1. near beer
    2. a dress of near satin

See definition of near in Merriam Webster