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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

nearest/near

kerb UK http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?dict=CALD&key=43479&ph=on
noun [C] (US curb)
the edge of a raised path nearest the road.



I would have written it as, "the edge of a raised path near the road".

I wonder why "nearest" has been written here.

Please help me.
  

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It is nearest so that we know it only applies to the path edge that is closest to the road and doesn't apply to the edge on the other side of the path. Also, with 'near' it isn't clear if it is talking about the path being near the road, or the edge being near the road.

— Nona the brit

  • It is nearest so that we know it only applies to the path edge that is closest to the road and doesn't apply to the edge on the other side of the path.
  • Also, with 'near' it isn't clear if it is talking about the path being near the road, or the edge being near the road.
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It is nearest so that we know it only applies to the path edge that is closest to the road and doesn't apply to the edge on the other side of the path.

Also, with 'near' it isn't clear if it is talking about the path being near the road, or the edge being near the road.
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