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"near" or "near to"
Which one is correct.
He is standing near the fireplace.
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He is standing near to the fireplace.
Thanks.
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He is standing near the fireplace.
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He is standing near to the fireplace.
Thanks.
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Top answer
No, not 'near to', and not 'near from'-- 'near' alone is correct: it is a preposition in its own right. Perhaps it is confused with 'close to', which carries the same meaning.
- No, not 'near to', and not 'near from'-- 'near' alone is correct: it is a preposition in its own right.
- Perhaps it is confused with 'close to', which carries the same meaning.
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No, not 'near to', and not 'near from'-- 'near' alone is correct: it is a preposition in its own right. Perhaps it is confused with 'close to', which carries the same meaning.
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