[Grammar] Near here or nearby?

Status
Not open for further replies.
T

tbentsen77

Member
Joined
Jun 30, 2010
Member Type
Interested in Language
Native Language
Danish
Home Country
Denmark
Current Location
Denmark
I've seen some examples of people using "near here" while I find it more correct to use "nearby".

For example: My friends live near here / nearby

Can you actually say "near here"?
 
Yes, you actually can, and people often do.

Rover
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

M
  • Locked
[Grammar] Where is the post office near here?
Replies
2
Views
11K
5jj
5jj
S
The restaurants and stands "where" she often visits are near our school.
Replies
4
Views
234
Rover_KE
R
L
  • Locked
... snow enclosure near the camp being almost wholly destroyed.
Replies
2
Views
221
emsr2d2
emsr2d2
M
Diary - I've just read an advertisement about a treatment for near-sighted.
Replies
6
Views
416
emsr2d2
emsr2d2
U
Neighbour John saw cat Whiskers near pharmacy GBN when car Mercedes was there.
Replies
18
Views
717
Rover_KE
R

Ask a Teacher

If you have a question about the English language and would like to ask one of our many English teachers and language experts, please click the button below to let us know:

(Requires Registration)

Share this page

Back
Top