Near

usgb/nɪr/
preposition

Close to someone or something in distance.

She lives near the school.
Visual representation of "near" - Close to someone or something in distance.

Often appears as...

  • near here
  • near the end
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Visual representation of "near"
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Physical Proximity

Use 'near' to express a short distance between people or objects.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
The post office is near the library.
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Not Directional

'Near' indicates closeness without a specific direction compared to 'next to'.

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I parked my car near the stadium.
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Often Implies Accessibility

'Near' is often used to suggest that something is easily reachable or accessible.

Illustration for Often Implies Accessibility
There's a convenience store near my house.
Visual representation of the word "Near"

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