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Renjithvsathyan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Near

What is the difference between 'near you' and 'near to you'?
  

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'Near' is a preposition. 'Near you' is correct, but 'near to' is of questionable correctness: it may be in use, but it should be avoided in careful English.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Near' is a preposition.
  • 'Near you' is correct, but 'near to' is of questionable correctness: it may be in use, but it should be avoided in careful English.
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'Near' is a preposition. 'Near you' is correct, but 'near to' is of questionable correctness: it may be in use, but it should be avoided in careful English.
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