Thesaurus
near
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of NEAR
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being such only when compared to something else <the incessant busyness of the family next-door makes us look like we live in near retirement>
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closely resembling the object imitated <the dress is made from a near silk that would fool anyone but an expert>
Synonyms lifelike, living, naturalistic (also naturalist), near, photo-realistic, realistic, three-dimensional
Related Words alike, like, matching, similar, verisimilar; akin, analogous, approximate, comparable, resembling; accurate, close, faithful, true; compelling, convincing; expressive, graphic (also graphical), gritty, vivid
Near Antonyms dissimilar, off, unalike, unlike; incomparable, unmatched; contrasted, contrasting, different, disparate; fake, mock, phony (also phoney), sham
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not being distant in time, space, or significance <the famous prediction that in the near future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes>
Related Words abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering, contiguous; approaching, coming, forthcoming, oncoming, upcoming; accessible, convenient, handy; close-in, hand-to-hand
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closely acquainted <only her nearest friends know she's pregnant>
Synonyms bosom, buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight
Related Words clannish, close-knit, tight-knit; affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty; gregarious, sociable, social; comfortable, cozy, easy, snug; amicable, neighborly; confidential, secretive; adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted, warm
Near Antonyms aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn
Antonyms distant
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