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Definition near in American English

near phrase

phrase
1

far from a particular point or place

Example

The photographers were nowhere near the crash when it happened.

Synonyms and related words
distant far apart
2

not nearly

Example

Ithaca is nowhere near as large as Pittsburgh; it's a college town.

Example

She doesn't look anywhere near as old as Rebecca.

Synonyms and related words
less under least
Definition near in American English