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Webster's College Dictionary  nearnɪər(adv. and adj.; prep.;
v.)near•er, near•est    1. (adv.)at, within, or to a short
distance; close in space.    2. close in time:      The new year
draws near.    3. closely with respect to connection,
similarity, etc. (often used in combination):      a near-
standing position.    4. almost; nearly:      a period of near
30 years.    5. Naut. close to the wind.      Category:
Nautical, Navy    6. Archaic. in a thrifty or stingy manner.
7. (adj.)being close by; not distant:      the near fields.
8. being the lesser in distance:      the near side.    9. short
or direct:      the near road.    10. close in time:      the
near future.    11. closely related or connected:      our
nearest relatives.    12. close to an original:      a near
translation.    13. intimate or familiar:      a near and dear
friend.    14. narrow or close:      a near escape.    15