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what is the difference exactly between next, beside and near

gulgonul

Turkey

what is the difference exactly between next, beside and near

01:29 PM Jul 08 2006 |

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Yunie75

Yunie75

France

Hello, mmm, that's an interesting question, I'm not exactly sure I have the answer but I'll try. It's all a matter of… closeness. "Beside" must be the closest, since you can see the word "side" in it. It may have an affectionate hint, too… Then comes "next", which is close still, but a bit farther. "Near" is more vague, slightly farther still. Well, at least that's what I think.

Hope that could help…

Best,

Yun 

08:18 PM Jul 11 2006 |

snello

snello

Saudi Arabia

 

    the difference ((among)) the three is ..  :)

  next & beside both have the same meaning which is(by the side of something)

  near is a bit farther: close to..

  next& beside is the nearest & th e colsest..

   

    i hope you get it  :)

 

10:45 AM Jul 12 2006 |

Antonio Honorato

Brazil

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03:28 AM Jul 14 2006 |