Next noun usually the next - a person or thing that is next: One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. The week after next. Near adj near, nearer, nearest near and nearer do not usually go before a noun; nearest can go either before or after a noun.
Where's the nearest bank? She has a point lead over her nearest rival. A near impossibility. Near adv. A bomb exploded somewhere near. Visitors came from near and far. The exams are drawing near. I'm as near certain as can be. Near prep. Go and sit nearer to the fire. Nobody else comes near her in intellect. He's nearer 70 than This colour is nearest to the original.
We came near to being killed. Near verb near something rather formal to come close to something in time or space syn approach The project is nearing completion. She was nearing the end of her life. We neared the top of the hill. As Christmas neared, the children became more and more excited. Close - is more often used to describe a relationship between people: a close friend - close family - close links.
You do not usually use near in this way. I edited my post. You can find additional information there. You could simply say "The Show 1 more comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. Brad Daniels Brad Daniels 96 2 2 bronze badges.
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