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NEER/nɪə/

A short distance, but not always touching: near the station. Near + noun. Next to often means beside it, almost touching. Close to is a close synonym. Nearby is an adverb: there is a café nearby.

Meaning

A short distance from.

Examples

• “The school is near the park.”
• “Do you live near here?”
• “The hospital is near the river.”

Good to know

near + place. next to = beside. Similar: close to.

Near in meaning

close to

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