Near and Would-be

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Near adjective - Being the less far of two.

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Would-be and near are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Would-be" instead an adjective "Near".

Nearby Words: nearly, nearby, nearness

Would-be adjective - Unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition.

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Near and would-be are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Near" instead an adjective phrase "Would-be".

Old Kaioshin near the end of the series is a would-be sex maniac except he never gropes any girls.

Source: Lovable Sex Maniac
Fortunately, these would-be assassins were arrested before they could get near the singer.

Source: Loony Fan
Near the end of Sword of the Stranger, Nanashi saves Kotaro from afar by throwing his sword at his would-be executioner.

Source: Throwing Your Sword Always Works

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