Synonyms for near

Other words for “near”, grouped by meaning.

We found 27 synonyms for “near”. The most common are approach, come on, go up, draw near, draw close.

verb move towards

adjective not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

Oppositesfar

adjective being on the left side

Synonymsnigh

Similarleft

adjective closely resembling the genuine article

adjective giving or spending with reluctance

Similarstingy

adjective with or in a close or intimate relationship

Synonymsdear good

Similarclose

adjective very close in resemblance

Similarclose

adverb near in time or place or relationship

adverb (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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