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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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The waters off/near Australia

The waters off Australia are home to the feared great white shark.
The waters near Australia are home to the fearing great white shark.

Hi,
Does the second in the above amount to the first? Thanks.
  

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Near is similar to off , but fearing is certainly not the same as feared !. Check the word 'offing' in your dictionary.

  • Near is similar to off , but fearing is certainly not the same as feared !.
  • Check the word 'offing' in your dictionary.
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Near is similar to off, but fearing is certainly not the same as feared!.

Check the word 'offing' in your dictionary.

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