near
1
9.3
- adjective
- /nɪr/
- Archaic
- We should expect that that's gonna continue at least for the near future
Examples
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But it is clear that as early as 1941, she was worrying about the near future.
Academic text (2006) -
Accordingly, the basic provisions of Resolution 1701 are likely to hold for the near future.
Academic text (2006) -
If we have a child in the near future Would you like a boy or girl?
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Most likely, in the near future, GEF funding will focus on national reports and greenhouse gas mitigation.
Academic text (1994) -
And I'll let you know if anything changes... but I don't foresee any openings in the near future.
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The PRC lacks the military capability to invade Taiwan now or in the near future.
Academic text (2001) -
I predict in the near future right-wingers will use drug hysteria as a pretext to set up an international police apparatus.
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He is so near with his money that he never treats his friends to dinner.
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My uncle is known for being quite near, often refusing to contribute to charity events.
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She was too near to offer any help when her friends needed financial support.
Synonyms
173
7.0
Not willing to tell others about something
31
5.2
Not willing to spend money or give help to others
22
7.7
Unwilling to spend money
3
7.9
Not willing to spend or give money even when they have enough
3
6.2
Not willing to give money or help others
2
9.9
A person who is unwilling to spend money and avoids buying things
2
7.5
Not willing to spend much money
2
8.0
A person who does not like to spend money
1
9.9
Not willing to give or spend much money
1
9.9
Not willing to spend money even when they have it
1
9.9
Unwilling to spend money, even for small things
1
9.1
Not willing to give or share things, especially money
1
9.2
Not willing to spend money, even for small things
1
9.9
Not willing to spend or share money
1
9.9
Being very unwilling to spend money
1
8.2
Not willing to spend or give money
Unwilling to give money or things
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
34
6.7
An experience people have when they almost die, often seeing light or feeling peace
13
4.3
A region around the eastern Mediterranean that includes parts of Southwest Asia and Egypt
How Generous
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember the 'not generous' sense of near is to think of someone who keeps things 'close' to themselves and does not share; being 'near' with money means being 'not generous'. That image helps connect the old idea of 'close' to being stingy.