Explain with examples on the difference between next to, near,by, beside
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"Next to" and "beside" are the same thing, the latter being the more formal one.
For example, the sentences "He is standing next to me" and "He is standing beside me" both say the same thing.
"Near" is used to refer to something in the close vicinity of something. The idea of closeness can vary.
For example: Don't go near the pool. This sentence tells someone to not go close to the pool meaning around a specific area.
"By" is used to show the proximity of an object to something.
For example, The glass is kept by the fridge. The sentence shows that the glass is kept quite close to the fridge.
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"Next to" and "beside" are the same thing, the latter being the more formal one.
For example, the sentences "He is standing next to me" and "He is standing beside me" both say the same thing.
"Near" is used to refer to something in the close vicinity of something. The idea of closeness can vary.
For example: Don't go near the pool. This sentence tells someone to not go close to the pool meaning around a specific area.
"By" is used to show the proximity of an object to something.
For example, The glass is kept by the fridge. The sentence shows that the glass is kept quite close to the fridge.
We hope that this answer solves your query.
Regards.