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Definition near in British English

near verb

verb
/nɪə(r)/
1

to come closer to a particular place

Example

I woke up as the train neared the station.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards
1.1

to come closer to a particular time or stage

Example

Traffic problems become more common as the project nears completion.

Example

He was nearing 60.

Example

Months of negotiations between the two parties neared an end on Wednesday.

Synonyms and related words
soon shortly just
2

if a time or event nears, it gets closer

Example

As election day neared, reports of new scandals began to appear in the press.

Synonyms and related words
passing go by wear on
Definition near in British English

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