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Future332 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Near vs. Nearby

Which of the following is grammatical and does sound native?
His work is near to the university. OR
His work is nearby the university.
Or perhaps both are OK...
Thanks.
  

Top answer

The following are okay: He works near the university. He goes to the university and works nearby. His workplace is near the university.

  • The following are okay: He works near the university.
  • He goes to the university and works nearby.
  • His workplace is near the university.
  • He goes to the university and his workplace is nearby.
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The following are okay:

He works near the university.

He goes to the university and works nearby.

His workplace is near the university.

He goes to the university and his workplace is nearby.
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Is there a grammar rule by using which I can figure out how to use the two correctly?
Thanks.
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future332Is there a grammar rule by using which I can figure out how to use the two correctly? Thanks.
I don't think there are grammar rules in respect of your sentences.

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