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Naldo Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

nearest

Hi, I want to know if these expressions are gramatically correct.

I was standing nearest to him.

I was at the closest distance to him.

I was in the closest proximity to him.

I was in the closest range with him.
  

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I want to know if these expressions are gramatically correct. Yes, as noted. You don't care if some sound a bit unnatural?

— Clive

  • I want to know if these expressions are gramatically correct.
  • Yes, as noted.
  • You don't care if some sound a bit unnatural?
  • I was standing nearest to him.
  • I was at the closest distance to him.
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I want to know if these expressions are gramatically correct. Yes, as noted.

You don't care if some sound a bit unnatural?

I was standing nearest to him.

I was at the closest distance to him.

I was in the closest proximity to him.

I was in the closest range
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Thank you for your answer.
I am not sure if I understood your answer correctly but if there is any awkwardness in the sentences, please kindly let me know. I want them sound natural.
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The first is the most natural, the last the least, in my opinion.

The last is fine if you are trying to create an image of 'him' targeting somebody.
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Thank you, fivejedjon!
I appreciate your answer.
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I want to know if these expressions are grammatically correct.

Please note that this suggests you do not really want us to check for naturalness or sensible meaning.

It's better to say simply 'Please check these sentences'.

Clive
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