near
near is a valid 4-letter word worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.
What does near mean?
With or in a close or intimate relationship.
“my sisters and brothers are near and dear”
Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances.
“near neighbors”
“in the near future”
Being on the left side.
“the near or nigh horse is the one on the left”
“the animal's left side is its near or nigh side”
Very close in resemblance.
“a near likeness”
Giving or spending with reluctance.
“very close (or near) with his money”
Closely resembling the genuine article.
“near beer”
“a dress of near satin”
Near in time or place or relationship.
“as the wedding day drew near”
“stood near the door”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
“he nearly fainted”
“I was near exhausted by the run”
Move towards.
“They are drawing near”
“The enemy army came nearer and nearer”