near
Pronunciación: [/nɪə(ɹ)/]
Palabra
Contexto: «distance»
(adjective) when something or someone is not far away. If your house is just a short walk from the park, it is near.
Ejemplo
The grocery store is near our house, so we can walk there easily.
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The library is not near our school; we have to drive to get there.
Ejemplo
Is the park near your house?
Contexto: «time»
(adjective) when something is about to happen or will happen soon. If it is almost time for your birthday, it is near.
Ejemplo
The weekend is near, so we can relax and have fun.
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Monday is not near yet; we still have a few more days of work.
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Is bedtime near for you?
Contexto: «direction»
(adverb) when you move in the direction of something or someone. If you walk towards a friend, you are moving near them.
Ejemplo
She came near to give me a hug when she saw me at the party.
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I stayed far away from the edge of the cliff; I didn't go near it.
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Did you go near the animals at the zoo?
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