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