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Nathan mckane Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Next to / close to / near

Hi !

What is the difference of these three words in terms of meaning ?

Next to / close to / near

Thanks a million !
  

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They can all be synonymous. 'Next to' particularly and also 'close to' suggest juxtaposition or quasi-juxtaposition, while 'near' only suggests proximity, but there are no absolute differences.

— Mister Micawber

  • They can all be synonymous.
  • 'Next to' particularly and also 'close to' suggest juxtaposition or quasi-juxtaposition, while 'near' only suggests proximity, but there are no absolute differences.
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They can all be synonymous. 'Next to' particularly and also 'close to' suggest juxtaposition or quasi-juxtaposition, while 'near' only suggests proximity, but there are no absolute differences.
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