If something is near a place, thing, or person, it is a short distance from them. Don't come near me. He drew his chair nearer the fire. Synonyms: close, alongside, next to, close by More Synonyms of near. 2. phrase. If someone or something is near to a particular state, they have almost reached it. More @Wikipedia
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