| about |
near; in the area of. [1/8 definitions] |
| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| aftershock |
a small earthquake that follows a larger one. Aftershocks start at or near the same place where the first earthquake started. There are often several aftershocks after the first earthquake. |
| alongside |
along, near, or by the side of. [1/2 definitions] |
| Antarctic |
the land or seas at or near the South Pole; Antarctica or the Antarctic Ocean (used with "the"). |
| anthill |
a pile of earth made by ants as they dig their underground nest. Anthills are found near the nest entrance. |
| approach |
to come or go near to. [3/6 definitions] |
| around |
near to. [2/12 definitions] |
| attract |
to cause to come near. [1/2 definitions] |
| aurora australis |
bands of light that appear in the skies at night near the South Pole; southern lights. |
| aurora borealis |
bands of light that appear in the skies at night near the North Pole; northern lights. |
| beach ball |
a large, air-filled ball of brightly colored plastic, usually used for games played in or near the water. |
| bedside |
beside or near a bed. [1/2 definitions] |
| boathouse |
a small building or shed built near or partly over the water's edge and used to store boats. |
| bound3 |
(usually plural) the area within or near a boundary or limit of something; border. [1/3 definitions] |
| bullfight |
a public show held in an arena in which performers first tease and tire out a bull, and then one person using a cape to draw the bull near tries to kill it with a sword. Bullfighting is popular in Spain and Mexico. |
| by |
next to; near. [1/10 definitions] |
| capybara |
a large, furry rodent that has no tail. Capybara live near rivers, lakes, or other watery areas in forests or grassy regions of South America. Capybara are related to guinea pigs, mice, and squirrels, but they are much larger. Despite their size, they eat only plants. |
| Chicago |
a city in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is near the southern tip of Lake Michigan. |
| clear |
to pass by or near without touching. [1/14 definitions] |
| close |
near in space or time. [3/14 definitions] |