Yes, near is used as a preposition. For example:
It was near midnight when they arrived. She lives near me.
The word near is also a verb, an adjective, and an adverb.
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No, "near" is an adverb. It is used to describe the location or proximity of something.
"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").