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Almost to the same level, amount or degree
“At the age of nearly 77, he had lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors.”
To a near or close degree
“Gather the material together and align it nearly along the top side of the body.”
Being partly or almost
By a very small or narrow margin
Adverb for only a short distance away or apart in space or time
“Wales may be a near neighbor, but it has traits and trends that set it well apart from Ireland and neighboring England.”
Adverb for imminent, only a short time ahead
“These proposals were made and are expected to be carried out in the near future.”
Adverb for closely acquainted or related
“Several of our friends came to see us, particularly a young woman with whom I had before a near acquaintance.”
Adverb for having a close family connection
“The marquess of Louthian, a near relation of the duke of Argyles, is to have the regiment of foot guards in Scotland.”
Adverb for closely resembling an object that is modeled or imitated
“The cartographic problem is partially solved by the ability to create a near replica of the landscape through computer-generated surfaces.”
(dated, rare) Adverb for sparing in the expenditure of money
“He's so near, it's partly a wonder how he lives at all.”
Approximately or around the time of
Only a short distance away or apart in space or time
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