🇺🇸 How to say

“near” in English

near
Illustration of "near" in a English cultural setting
A woman points to a convenience store just across the street from her apartment building, telling her friend how convenient it is to have groceries so close by.

Usage note

Use 'near' to say something is not far away.

Examples

  • The bus stop is near my house.

    The bus stop is near my house.

  • I sit near the window.

    I sit near the window.

  • The shop is near here.

    The shop is near here.

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What does "near" mean?

  • A. near
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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