near
near
When something is near, it’s very close. The distance, however, depends on the situation. Nearness is relative to the situation or the person who is judging a distance.
The word “near” is usually used as a preposition, but it is possible to use it as an adjective and a verb, too.
near = close
You can use “near” as a preposition.
- Thelma lives near the school. She can walk to it.
- Joe’s office is near the ocean. It takes him five minutes to drive there.
- If you are near a farm, you might be able to get fresh vegetables or eggs.
- Is there a grocery store near here?
- Don’t get too near the edge of a canyon. You might fall.
nearby = close
You can use “nearby” as an adjective.
- Are there any good restaurants nearby? (The word “nearby” is an adjective.)
- A nearby bank will loan money to small businesses.
- I bought some flowers from a nearby florist. The florist is nearby.
The school that Thelma attends is near her house.
It makes life easier to live near a good grocery store.
A person shouldn’t get too near the edge of a canyon. It’s very dangerous to do that.
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