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Meanings of near in English

Portuguese
perto
Catalan
proper
Spanish
cercano

Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances.

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      perto
      Portuguese
      quase

      (Of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

          quase
          Portuguese
          aproximar-se de
          Spanish
          subir

          To arrive near to (in place)

              aproximar-se de

              Giving or spending with reluctance.

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                    Usage of near in English
                    1
                    Therefore, companies offering content will be in demand in the near future.
                    Reuters
                    2
                    Incidents of violence were reported as demonstrators confronted police near government offices.
                    Reuters
                    3
                    Europe in particular will be keen to near-source as much as possible.
                    Independent.ie
                    4
                    However, the 2008 winter ice extent was near the year long-term average.
                    The Guardian
                    5
                    Go and direct traffic; let no press or public near the house.
                    The Magician
                    6
                    However, it said it hoped to restore services in the near future.
                    Radio NZ
                    7
                    The transaction will launch in the near future, subject to market conditions.
                    Reuters
                    8
                    Yes of course science is dangerous - certainly anywhere near teenage boys.
                    The Irish Times
                    9
                    However, some industry executives believe the end of the decline is near.
                    Reuters
                    10
                    They ask, how can they possibly use it without going near water?
                    The Guardian
                    11
                    In the near future we must make a decision about nuclear power.
                    The new yorker
                    12
                    Market participants said the measures will give near-term support to the rupee.
                    Reuters
                    13
                    Today they were to clear the pond near the Number Ten fairway.
                    Table for five
                    14
                    However, people living near the park complained last year about noise levels.
                    BBC
                    15
                    Analysts said the market could test these levels over the near term.
                    Reuters
                    16
                    There is no reason to believe the near future will be different.
                    Ebony
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                    Catalan
                    proper
                    Near through the time
                    Near across language varieties
                    Ireland
                    Common
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                    Common
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                    Common
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