MeanOF

near

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: close by physically

Synonyms: abreast abutting adjacent adjoining alongside along toward approximal around at close quarters available beside bordering burning close close-at-hand close-by close shave conterminous contiguous convenient hair’s breadth handy immediate in close proximity near-at-hand nearby neighboring next door nigh not remote practically proximal proximate ready side-by-side touching vincinal warm within stone’s throw
- adjective (adj)

Meaning: close in time forthcoming

Synonyms: approaching approximate at hand coming comparative expected imminent impending in the offing looming near-at-hand next relative
Antonyms: deferred distant expired far postponed remote

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