- a near hit by the bomb.
- a very near thing.
- as the wedding day drew near.
- don't get too close to the fire.
- don't shoot until they come near.
- getting near to the true explanation.
- had a close call.
- he nearly fainted.
- her mother is always near.
- his nearest approach to success.
- I was near exhausted by the run.
- in the near future.
- most everyone agrees.
- near neighbors.
- she was close to tears.
- she was near tears.
- stood near the door.
- talked for nigh onto 2 hours.
- the animal's left side is its near or nigh side.
- the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
- the bullet didn't come close.
- the car all but ran her down.
- The end draws nigh.
- the job is (just) about done.
- the near or nigh horse is the one on the left.
- the recording is well-nigh perfect.
- they are near equals.
- virtually all the parties signed the contract.
- we're almost finished.