1. Closely resembling the genuine article
2. Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; SYN. close.
3. Being on the left side; SYN. nigh.
ETYM as. neár, compar. of neáh nigh. Related to Nigh.
Near in time or place or relationship; SYN. nigh, close.
In the neighbourhood of, close to
Approach