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near (English)

Close to, in close proximity to.. Close to in time. (colloquial) nearly. Having a small intervening distance with regard to something. The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc. (ambitransitive) To come closer to; to approach. (dated) Next to the driver, when he is on foot; (US) on the left of an animal or a team.. (obsolete) Immediate; direct; close; short.. [...]

pretty (English)

To make pretty; to beautify (dialect) Prettily, in a pretty manner.. Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very. (dated) Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.). [from 16th c.]. (dated) Moderately large; considerable. [from 15th c.]. (ironic) Awkward, unpleasant. [from 16th c.]. (often, _, pejorative) Fine-looking; only superficially [...]

pertineer (English)

(colloquial) Almost; nearly.