= state in which humans or objects are located in a place that is at a relatively small distance from the point of reference

literally: near; hence: = state in which humans and deities are in a close relationship to one another

(someone who is) near (in rank); hence: = a person who is relatively close in rank and status

(someone who is) hear (within the family tree); hence: = a person who is relatively closely related

literally: near (in likeness); hence: = state in which an object is considered relatively similar to another object

literally: (in the) near (future); hence: = state in which an event is expected to happen soon

literally: from (the) near (past); hence: = state in which an event has happend only a short time ago

= state in which an event lasts for a relatively short time

meaning unsure; possibly: = a soldier, possibly of relatively high rank