This is the 217th most frequent Icelandic word.
nær
"Near" or "close."
Here, 'nær' is used as an adverb to indicate approach or proximity.
Ég fer nær sjónum.
I go closer to the sea.
In this context, 'nær' functions as a verb form (third person singular present tense of 'ná') meaning 'to obtain' or 'to get'.
Hann nær kennitölu hans.
He obtains his personal identification number.
Here, 'nær' is used as an adverb to mean 'almost' or 'nearly'.