wharf vs dock

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0Black granite boulders accent long stretches of radiant white-sand beaches. Luminescent blue-green water is a tell-tale sign of shallow coral reefs. As we 01b00drew near02b00 the port village of Mae Haad a dozen or so people walked out on the wharf, smiling and calling to friends on board. Several welcomed me in English.02br02br001. Is wharf equal to a dock? 02br02br002. Can I replace drew near with came close to?02br02br00Thanks in advance!0-

Clive · Accepted Answer

0Hi,02br
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01font00Black granite boulders accent long stretches of radiant white-sand beaches. Luminescent blue-green water is a tell-tale sign of shallow coral reefs. As we 01b00drew near02b00 the port village of Mae Haad a dozen or so people walked out on the wharf, smiling and calling to friends on board. Several welcomed me in English.02font02br
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01font001. Is wharf equal to a dock?02font00 A 01u00wharf 02u00sounds more commercial. It relates to 'a place to load/unload your ship'. A 01u00dock02u00 relates more to 'a place to put your ship'.02br
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01font002. Can I replace drew near with came close to?02font00 Yes.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-

New2grammar · Answer

0Thanks, Clive. Can I say, a wharf is a pier or a port?0-

Clive · Answer

0Hi,02br
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00No.02br
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00A 01u00pier02u00 is a platform that sticks out into the water. it has water on 3 sides.02br
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00A 01u00port 02u00is a general term for a larger area. We can even describe a city as a port, eg Hong Kong is a port.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-

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