| NE | close at hand |
|---|---|
| NE | not far away in relative terms |
| NE | (comparative of `near') being the one of two that is less distant in space |
| NE | (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance |
| NE | (superlative of `near' or `nigh') most near |
| NE | (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance |
| NE | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished |
| NE | in a close manner |
| NE | the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance |
| NE | (British) the side of a vehicle nearest the kerb |
| NE | unable to see distant objects clearly |
| NE | (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability |