A1preposition 1K

Near

UK /["/nɪə(r)/"]/ US /["/nɪr/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

at a short distance away from somebody/something

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In simple words: close to something

Examples

• The school is near my house.
• She sat near the window to get some sunlight.
• We have a park near our neighborhood.
• He lives near the beach, which is great for surfing.
• The train station is near the main square.

Usage notes

Used when referring to physical or figurative closeness. Generally acceptable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly formal settings.

Grammar pattern

near + object

Memory hint

Think of 'nearby' — something that's just a short walk away.

Collocations

• near future
• nearby location
• near misses

Synonyms

• close
• adjacent
• proximate
• neighboring
• approaching

Antonyms

• far
• distant
• remote

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'close' as both can mean similar things.
• Using 'nears' as a verb form instead of 'is near'.
• Omitting the object when saying 'near' without context.