What near means for you? [closed]

1. Does near mean close?
2. Is near and close the same?
3. Is near or nearer?

Does near mean close?

Near and nearby are both synonyms for close. However, there are three clear and important differences in their meaning and use: 1) The first difference is that near is often used as a preposition, but nearby can never be properly used as a preposition.

Is near and close the same?

The subway station is close. The subway station is near. Both these sentences are correct and mean the same thing. But if you are talking about something that deals with abstract ideas or qualities, like relationships, you use “close” instead of “near.”

Is near or nearer?

Near can be used in the following ways: as a preposition: I lived near the school. I'll write and let you know nearer the time. as an adverb: Come nearer, and I'll tell you the whole story.