1. Move towards
   "They cheered up immensely as they came near home";
   - approach, near, come on, draw near, draw close
    
2. Almost do or experience something
   "She came near to screaming with fear"
    
3. Come near in time
   "Winter is coming near";
   - approach

Derived forms: coming near, comes near, came near, come near

Type of: act, come, come up, move