"Stood" is not a preposition. It is a verb indicating an action or state of standing.
No, "closely" is not a preposition. It is an adverb that describes how an action is performed, in a near or intimate manner.
"Near" can function as an adverb or a preposition, indicating proximity in location or time.
The preposition "near" is used to indicate proximity or closeness to something or someone. It can be used to describe physical distance or relationship in time or space. For example, "The store is near my house" or "The deadline is near."
Yes it can be, as in "the ball landed near the fence." However, if it is not followed by an object, near is an adverb meaning close or nearby ("the sound of explosions drew near"). Used before a noun, it is an adjective ("the near side of the road" or "the near future").
"Stood" is not a preposition. It is a verb indicating an action or state of standing.
No, "closely" is not a preposition. It is an adverb that describes how an action is performed, in a near or intimate manner.
It can be either. If the object is named, it is a preposition (near the wall). If there is no object, it just means "nearby" or "close." (Near can also be an adjective.)
"Near" can function as an adverb or a preposition, indicating proximity in location or time.
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Nearby is either an adjective or an adverb. (a nearby hotel, she works nearby) The word used as a preposition is "near" (near the city)
Depending on the use, the word near can serve as an adverb, adjective, preposition, or verb. Adverb: Come near. Adjective: in the near future Preposition: near the time Verb. The boat neared the docks.
The preposition "near" is used to indicate proximity or closeness to something or someone. It can be used to describe physical distance or relationship in time or space. For example, "The store is near my house" or "The deadline is near."
The word near (meaning nearby or closer) by itself is an adverb, although it doesn't specify "near what." If a noun follows, near is a preposition. It can also be an adjective or verb. Examples: "The boat came near." (adverb) "A bullet hit near the car." (preposition) "The end is near." (adjective) "By tomorrow, we will near our destination." (verb)
Yes it can be, as in "the ball landed near the fence." However, if it is not followed by an object, near is an adverb meaning close or nearby ("the sound of explosions drew near"). Used before a noun, it is an adjective ("the near side of the road" or "the near future").