near
/nɪɹ/ preposition A1- Physically close to, in close proximity to. · There are habitable planets orbiting many of the stars near our Sun.
- Close to in time. · The voyage was near completion.
- Close to in nature or degree. · His opinions are near the limit of what is acceptable.
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“You shan’t be beheaded!” said Alice, and she put them into a large flower-pot that stood near.
A large rose-tree stood near the entrance of the garden: the roses growing on it were white, but there were three gardeners at it, busily painting them red.
Seas and cities, near and far,
Drifting near to where I stand,
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