Nearest the stern of a vessel.
At or towards a position close in space or time.
Nearly; almost.
To come closer to; to approach.
The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.
Close to in time.
Physically close to, in close proximity to.
Close to in nature or degree.
Physically close.
So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
Within the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
Close in time.
Closely connected or related.
Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
Approximate, almost.
On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).