near · prep
near (TIME)
B2 close in time
Dictionary examples:
He arrived near the end of the lesson. (29.9)
We can decide which route to take nearer the time. (34.6)
It's nearer dawn than midnight. (44.5)
anywhere near sth
C1 used in questions and negatives to mean "close to being or doing something"
Dictionary examples:
The house isn't anywhere near ready. (26.5)
near (CONDITION)
C2 almost in a particular state or condition
Dictionary examples:
This is the nearest I ever came to winning anything. (25.7)
I was near (to) tears at one point during the movie. (30.2)
The runners were near exhaustion. (31.5)
nowhere near
C1 not close in distance, time, amount or quality
Dictionary examples:
It's nowhere near time for us to leave yet. (28.8)
I'm nowhere near finishing the book. (31.6)
He's nowhere near as tall as his sister. (34.0)
The house was nowhere near the ocean. (36.7)
near (DISTANCE)
A1 close in distance
Dictionary examples:
Is there a bathroom near here? Hurry! (0.0)
Is there food near here? I'm hungry! (0.0)
My cat sits near me, stealing food. (0.0)
The hotel is near the airport. (16.1)
We were near the exit. (17.7)
Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold. (20.7)
I moved my chair nearer to the fire. (24.3)
Is there a train station near here? (28.0)
Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house? (33.1)