ALL meanings of nearness
near
N n - adverb nearness close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout. 1
- adverb nearness at, within, or to a short distance. 1
- adverb nearness close in time: The New Year draws near. 1
- adverb nearness close in relation; closely with respect to connection, similarity, intimacy, etc. (often used in combination): a near-standing position. 1
- adverb nearness all but; almost; nearly: a period of near 30 years. 1
- adverb nearness Nautical. close to the wind. 1
- adverb nearness Archaic. in a thrifty or stingy manner. 1
- adjective nearness being close by; not distant: the near fields. 1
- adjective nearness being the lesser in distance: the near side. 1
- adjective nearness short or direct: the near road. 1
- adjective nearness close in time: the near future. 1
- adjective nearness closely related or connected: our nearest relatives. 1
- adjective nearness close to an original: a near translation. 1
- adjective nearness closely affecting one's interests or feelings: a matter of near consequence to one. 1
- adjective nearness intimate or familiar: a near friend. 1
- noun nearness closeness, proximity 1
- adjective nearness narrow or close: a near escape. 1
- adjective nearness thrifty or stingy: near with one's pocketbook. 1
- adjective nearness (of two draft animals hitched together) being on the driver's left (as opposed to off): The near horse is going lame. 1
- preposition nearness at, to, or within a short distance, or no great distance, from or of: regions near the equator. 1
- preposition nearness close to in time: near the beginning of the year. 1
- preposition nearness close to a condition or state: He is near death. 1
- idioms nearness near at hand, in the immediate vicinity: There is a shopping area near at hand. in the near future; soon: The departure is near at hand. 1
- noun nearness The condition of being near; proximity. 1