Prepositions of Time and Place

Close, Near, Next to, Beside, by, Nearby

Close, Near, Next to, Beside, By, Nearby – What’s the Difference?

Close, Near, Next to, Beside, By, Nearby – What’s the Difference? If you’ve ever tried to give directions in English, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I say close to or near? Is next to the same as beside? And what about by and nearby? They all seem to mean “not Read more

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Prepositional phrases with IN

23 Prepositional Phrases with IN

23 Prepositional Phrases with IN Prepositional phrases are one of those quiet foundations of natural English. Native speakers use them constantly — in conversation, writing, emails, and exams — often without thinking twice. For learners, however, it can be tricky because their meaning is not always obvious from the individual Read more

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