Nigh; not far distant in place, time or degree. Regularly, near should be followed by to, but this is often omitted. We say, a house stands near a river; a friend sits near me; the man fell and was near destruction. And Jacob went near to Isaac his father. Genesis 27:22. Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:11.

Closely related by blood. She is thy fathers near kinswoman. Leviticus 18:12.

Not distant in affection, support or assistance; present; ready; willing to aid. Call upon the Lord, while he is near. Isaiah 55:6.

Intimate; united in close ties of affection or confidence; as a near friend.

Dear; affecting ones interest or feelings; as a near concern. My nearest life.

Close; parsimonious.

Close; not loose, free or rambling; as a version near the original.

Next to one; opposed to off; as the near horse or ox in a team.

Almost; within a little. It is near twelve o’clock. The payment of such a sum would go near to ruin him.

To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land; a seamans phrase.