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Definition near in British English

near

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 apart
2

not nearly

Example

Edinburgh is nowhere near as big as Glasgow, even though it's the capital.

Example

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

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