Greetings from UK!
My name is Tony Smith & I am a TEFL teacher on a homestay beasis. One of my students has rasised an intersteing point - Is there any difference in usage between:-
Near, By & Nearby?
Any thoughts?
Please email me on ajs1951@tiscali.co.uk
Thanks.
Use of "near", "by" & "nearby&q
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near, nearby, by...
Dear Brutnell,
near: not far away in place or time
nearby: not far away in place
by: emphasis on besides
nigh: older form of near
All the above forms originate from Old English. Differing usage might indicate either a generalization or a lack of education.
Take advantage of the following URL:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nearby
Sincerely,
Eric Paul Monroe
near: not far away in place or time
nearby: not far away in place
by: emphasis on besides
nigh: older form of near
All the above forms originate from Old English. Differing usage might indicate either a generalization or a lack of education.
Take advantage of the following URL:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nearby
Sincerely,
Eric Paul Monroe
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