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relaxation07

Joined: 11 Dec 2006
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: near vs. by

Dear all, Could yolu kindly tell me the difference between 'near' and 'by'? Thank you.

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myprofe

Joined: 29 Jun 2004
Posts: 425
Location: Madrid, Spain - Native Boston, USA

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:52 am Post subject: near and by

If you live by the station then you live next to, adjacent to the station. If you live near the station then you live close to, in the vicinity of the station. _________________ I'm never going to learn if you don't correct my mistakes!

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