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near - nearby - closeConfusing!
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
In every day, spoken English, just learn how to use "near".
Don't spend a lot of time trying to understand these three words for normal, everyday conversation.
Just use NEAR!
Now, if you are preparing for academic study, or the TOEFL/IELTS then you will need to understand how to use these four words.
near
I live near McDonald's.
Correct I live near to McDonald's. Incorrect xx You can say "near to", but it's wrong, but you will be understood.
You can say "next to" no problem. McDonald's is next to my house. It just gets more confusing! |
close to
I live close to McDonalds. Correct
I live close McDonalds. Incorrect xx You can say "close to",
but don't use "near to". You can say "close to", but don't say only "close". You live "close to" + a place or, you are "close to" + verb (doing something) |
nearby
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close to + verb + ing
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NOTE:
opposite of near
opposite of near