The state of being near; closeness; intimacy. / Stinginess.

plural of nearness

(transitive, intransitive) To come closer to; to approach.

Physically close to, in close proximity to. / Close to in time. / Close to in nature or degree.

At or towards a position close in space or time. / Nearly; almost.

Physically close. / Close in time. / Closely connected or related. / Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear. / Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of near

plural of near

present participle of near