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Glance Posted 17 years ago
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Near,some, approximately

What word is it better to use? Near,some, approximately in the meaning "about" in the sentence "Company discovered near (some,approximately) 18 deposits.."
  

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None-- 18 is a precise number: they discovered 18 deposits

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  • None-- 18 is a precise number: they discovered 18 deposits
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None-- 18 is a precise number: they discovered 18 deposits
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can use "near" with numerals? for example: near 20 deposits, near 20 people. Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary gives "near" in the following meanings as adverb 1.not far away in distance;2.not far away in time;3.almost in a particular state or condition.
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It is casual, almost non-standard.
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