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Hi guys. I have a question. Please see following sentence.
I could see two small islands near.
Is the sentence above correct ? or do I have to say "nearby"?
Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
Hi guys. I have a question. Please see following sentence.
I could see two small islands near.
Is the sentence above correct ? or do I have to say "nearby"?
Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
I could see two small islands near.
Is the sentence above correct ? or do I have to say "nearby"?
Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
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@Jaeone Nearby would sound more natural. If you were to say near, you would have to follow it up with a location or place. For example, “I could see two small islands near the coastline” or “I could see two small islands near here.”
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