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📍 The difference between: Near – Next to – Close… Are you using them correctly?
Many English learners think these three words mean the same thing, but each one has a different use!
Let’s understand the differences with easy examples 👇
🔸 Near = not far (but not touching)
Used when something is close, but not right beside something else.
Example:
“The bank is near the supermarket.”
→ They are on the same street maybe, but not directly next to each other.
🔸 Next to = directly beside (touching or very close)
Used when two things are right beside each other without space.
Example:
“The pharmacy is next to the bakery.”
→ They are side by side, no gap between them.
🔸 Close (to) = near (but also used for people and emotions)
It means almost the same as "near", but it's more flexible.
Example:
“My house is close to the park.”
Also used like this:
“We are very close.”
→ Here, you cannot say “We are near” — it would sound strange.
📌 In short:
Next to = directly beside
Near = close, but with some space
Close to = same as near, but also used with people and emotions
💬 Today’s challenge:
Write a sentence using one of these three words!
Don’t worry if you make a mistake — that’s how we learn!
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