Scrabble & Words with friends points
- near is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
- near is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
- near is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 5
Definition of near
- with or in a close or intimate relationship (adjective)
Examples
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear
Synonyms
- dear
- good
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances (adjective)
Examples
- near neighbors
- in the near future
- they are near equals
- his nearest approach to success
- a very near thing
- a near hit by the bomb
- she was near tears
Synonyms
- close
- nigh
- near in time or place or relationship (adverb)
Examples
- as the wedding day drew near
- stood near the door
- don't shoot until they come near
- getting near to the true explanation
- her mother is always near
Synonyms
- close
- nigh
- move towards (verb)
Examples
- They are drawing near
- The enemy army came nearer and nearer
Synonyms
- approach
- come near
- come on
- draw close
- draw near
- go up
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (adverb)
Examples
- he nearly fainted
- I was near exhausted by the run
Synonyms
- about
- almost
- most
- nearly
- nigh
- virtually
- well-nigh
- being on the left side (adjective)
Examples
- the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
- the animal's left side is its near or nigh side
Synonyms
- nigh
- very close in resemblance (adjective)
Examples
- a near likeness
Synonyms
- approximate
- giving or spending with reluctance (adjective)
Examples
- very close (or near) with his money
Synonyms
- cheeseparing
- close
- penny-pinching
- skinny
- closely resembling the genuine article (adjective)
Examples
- near beer
- a dress of near satin
See definition of near in Merriam Webster