Is it possible to say "We live by the city centre"

[vanesa]

The correct answer in "I live ... the city centre" is "near" obviously. But is it possible to say "I Live by the city centre"?

[Alan]

Hi Vanesa,

By as a preposition of place is usually associated with nouns of a general nature rather than something like city centre, which is quite precise. So you would say: by the river/by the sea, where the exact location is not given.

Hope this helps

Alan
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[vanesa]

Hi Alan!

Thank you very much for your quick reply. It has been of great help! Thank you again!!