Clues for the word "NEAR"

We've had 310 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1527 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Mini crossword on March 10, 2026.

Definition of near

adv. - At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
adv. - Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
adv. - Closely; intimately.
adv. - Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.
adv. - Closely connected or related.
adv. - Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend.
adv. - Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling; as, a version near to the original.
adv. - So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow; as, a near escape.
adv. - Next to the driver, when he is on foot; in the Unted States, on the left of an animal or a team; as, the near ox; the near leg. See Off side, under Off, a.
a - Immediate; direct; close; short.
a - Close-fisted; parsimonious.
prep. - Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.
adv. - To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.
v. i. - To draw near; to approach.