Collocations with "near"

a time that is not far away

To be very close to being finished.

In a state of being very close to finished.

at a time close to 12 o'clock at night

Used to indicate proximity

Very close to being perfect.

a state where a species is very close to becoming extinct

Indicates a state that is very close to being perfect.

The time for the deadline is getting closer (similar to 'approaches').

To be approaching a state of complete exhaustion.

Similar to close vicinity, indicating a nearby area.

to be approaching the point of saturation.

to get closer to the age or time of retirement

Indicates something is very probable, but not 100% guaranteed.

to get nearer to the coast

Similar to 'close relative', refers to immediate family.

Indicates that something has almost stopped but may still be moving very slowly.

A situation in which you only just managed to avoid danger.

A neighbour living in the same vicinity. AmE spelling: neighbor.

To get closer to the most important point.

to get close to the place you are going to

To stay close to something or someone.

A situation where a company has so much power it is almost a monopoly.

Describes a situation that is very close to becoming anarchy.

Used to describe a level or state that is close to the average or expected.

Indicates a state of being almost completely unknown.

a family member who is closely related to you