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Chenyincheng Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Differences between "by" and "next to"
Hi all, in the following sentences, can I use both "by" and "next to" in all of them? Will this result in any slight differences in meanings?
Jane is sitting (next to/by) Nicole.
Stewart stood (next to/by) the window.
The car is parked just (next to/by) the gate.
The school is (next to/by) the park.
She is (next to/by) him.
Thank you!
Jane is sitting (next to/by) Nicole.
Stewart stood (next to/by) the window.
The car is parked just (next to/by) the gate.
The school is (next to/by) the park.
She is (next to/by) him.
Thank you!
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Can I explain "next to" as "directly beside" and "by" as "near but not necessarily beside"?
- Can I explain "next to" as "directly beside" and "by" as "near but not necessarily beside"?
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Can I explain "next to" as "directly beside" and "by" as "near but not necessarily beside"?
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I'd answer all your questions affirmatively.
Note that "just next to the gate" is quite common, but I think of "just by the gate" as a bit lower register. Perhaps it's regional.
I'm more accustomed to "right by the gate."
Note that "just next to the gate" is quite common, but I think of "just by the gate" as a bit lower register. Perhaps it's regional.
I'm more accustomed to "right by the gate."
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