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Very near the end (5)

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I believe the answer is:

close

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This might be a double definition.

'very near' is the first definition.
'close' can be an answer for 'near' (similar in meaning). I am unsure of the 'very' bit.

'the end' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for close that I've seen before include "Heavy" , "Shut - sultry" , "Near, mean or humid" , "residential street" , "Bar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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