Definition of near

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Near (adv.) To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land..

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Chambertin :: Chambertin (n.) A red wine from Chambertin near Dijon, in Burgundy..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) Direction or departure of a curve, a road, an arch, or the like, away from a rectlinear line..
Assession :: Assession (n.) A sitting beside or near.
Gramme :: Gramme (n.) The unit of weight in the metric system. It was intended to be exactly, and is very nearly, equivalent to the weight in a vacuum of one cubic centimeter of pure water at its maximum density. It is equal to 15.432 grains. See Grain, n., 4..
Sanskrit :: Sanskrit (n.) The ancient language of the Hindoos, long since obsolete in vernacular use, but preserved to the present day as the literary and sacred dialect of India. It is nearly allied to the Persian, and to the principal languages of Europe, classical and modern, and by its more perfect preservation of the roots and forms of the primitive language from which they are all descended, is a most important assistance in determining their history and relations. Cf. Prakrit, and Veda..
Subquadruple :: Subquadrate (a.) Nearly or approximately square; almost square.
Rimose :: Rimose (a.) Having long and nearly parallel clefts or chinks, like those in the bark of trees..
Much :: Much (a.) To a great degree or extent; greatly; abundantly; far; nearly.
Roundhouse :: Roundhouse (n.) A privy near the bow of the vessel.
Perspective :: Perspective (a.) A drawing in linear perspective.
#NAME? :: -mo () A suffix added to the names of certain numerals or to the numerals themselves, to indicate the number of leaves made by folding a sheet of paper; as, sixteenmo or 16mo; eighteenmo or 18mo. It is taken from the Latin forms similarly used; as, duodecimo, sextodecimo, etc. A small circle, placed after the number and near its top, is often used for -mo; as, 16�, 18�, etc..
Eavesdrop :: Eavesdrop (v. i.) To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private..
Marmatite :: Marmatite (n.) A ferruginous variety of shalerite or zinc blende, nearly black in color..
About :: About (prep.) In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person)..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar..
Approximation :: Approximation (n.) The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating..
Dialect :: Dialect (n.) The form of speech of a limited region or people, as distinguished from ether forms nearly related to it; a variety or subdivision of a language; speech characterized by local peculiarities or specific circumstances; as, the Ionic and Attic were dialects of Greece; the Yorkshire dialect; the dialect of the learned..
Nearness :: Nearness (n.) The state or quality of being near; -- used in the various senses of the adjective.
Homilite :: Homilite (n.) A borosilicate of iron and lime, near datolite in form and composition..
Allhallowtide :: Allhallowtide (n.) The time at or near All Saints, or November 1st..
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