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Near you or Near to you? #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 22, 2008 18:44 pm   Near you or Near to you?
 

"Near you".
"Near to you".

"There is a lot of noise near Amy`s apartment"
"There is a lot of noise near to Amy`s apartment"

Are they both correct?
If not, could an explanation be given please?

Thanks in advance.
God bless.
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Near you or Near to you? #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 22, 2008 19:28 pm   Near you or Near to you?
 

near
adj near

1. not far away in place or time The station is quite near; Christmas is getting near.
2. not far away in relationship He is a near relation.

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1. to or at a short distance from here or the place mentioned He lives quite near.
2 (with to) close to Don't sit too near to the window.
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Near you or Near to you? #3 (permalink) Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:15 am   Near you or Near to you?
 

Thanks a lot Volcano.
God bless you and merry Christmas.

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