1. Nigh not far distant in place, time or degree. Regularly, near should be followed by to, but this is often omitted. We say, a house stands near a river a friend sits near me the man fell and was near destruction.

And Jacob went near to Isaac his father. Genesis 27 .

Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13 .

2. Closely related by blood.

She is thy fathers near kinswoman. Leviticus 18 .

3. Not distant in affection, support or assistance present ready willing to aid.

Call upon the Lord, while he is near. Isaiah 55 .

4. Intimate united in close ties of affection or confidence as a near friend.

5. Dear affecting ones interest or feelings as a near concern.

My nearest life.

6. Close parsimonious.

7. Close not loose, free or rambling as a version near the original.

8. Next to one opposed to off as the near horse or ox in a team.

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