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Hoony Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Near/nearby

ex) It will also wake up others who are sleeping near/nearby.


I think that both 'near' and 'nearby' can be used in the sentence.

But some people say 'nearby' is recommendable.

Is there any difference between 'near' and 'nearby' ?

  

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"Near" is indeed an adverb with all the powers of one, but it sounds old-fashioned in your sentence. ). Use "nearby".

— Anonymous

  • "Near" is indeed an adverb with all the powers of one, but it sounds old-fashioned in your sentence.
  • ).
  • Use "nearby".
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"Near" is indeed an adverb with all the powers of one, but it sounds old-fashioned in your sentence. The reader expects the prepositonal "near" (… sleeping near the place.). Use "nearby".

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"near" is not possible there.

"nearby" is fine.

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Near as an adverb is possible when time is referred to: The day of his operation is near.

CB

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