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Prepositions - Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
These prepositions are used to indicate how near or far something or someone is from another entity.
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for
[preposition]
used to indicate the extent or distance of something
Ex: The river for hundreds of kilometers before reaching the ocean .
from
[preposition]
used to show the origin or starting point of a distance or interval
Ex: The school is located three from the city center .
near
[preposition]
at a short distance away from someone or something
Ex: We found a charming near the picturesque lake .
next to
[preposition]
in a position very close to someone or something
Ex: There is a small next to the movie theater .
up against
[preposition]
used to indicate closeness or contact between two objects or entities
Ex: The cat was up against its owner .
in close proximity to
[preposition]
within a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them
Ex: The store in close proximity to the shopping mall .
around
[preposition]
used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point
Ex: A small café around the intersection last week .
beside
[preposition]
next to and at the side of something or someone
Ex: She beside the river , enjoying the view .
alongside
[preposition]
used to indicate being positioned or situated next to something or someone
Ex: He alongside his friend during the parade .
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