How to Spell near
near
near - adverb
- At, within, or to a short distance or time
- Almost, nearly
- In a close or intimate manner : closely
- In a frugal manner
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"sunset was drawing near"
Etymology
Middle English ner, partly from ner nearer, from Old English nēar, comparative of nēah nigh; partly from Old Norse nær nearer, comparative of nā- nigh