near
Translation
near, close to
Examples
The school is near my house.
The school is near my house.
The time is drawing near.
The time is drawing near.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) close in distance to (sth.) The school is near my house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: close to, by; Antonyms: far from, distant
Etymology
From Old English 'nēar', the comparative of 'nēah' (nigh), meaning 'closer'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'not far'. If you are 'near' something, the distance is small.