Near
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Physical Proximity
Use 'near' to express a short distance between people or objects. The post office is near the library.
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Not Directional
'Near' indicates closeness without a specific direction compared to 'next to'. I parked my car near the stadium.
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Often Implies Accessibility
'Near' is often used to suggest that something is easily reachable or accessible. There's a convenience store near my house.