Is there a train station near here?
We were near the exit.
The hotel is near the airport.
Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold.
Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house?
I moved my chair nearer to the fire.
The park is near my house, about 10 minutes on foot. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Portuguese)
He arrived near the end of the lesson.
It's nearer dawn than midnight.
We can decide which route to take nearer the time.
The house isn't anywhere near ready.
We could not have gone anywhere near 5000 miles because all our minibuses were broken down - we even stayed in one place for 8 days. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Portuguese)
The runners were near exhaustion.
I was near (to) tears at one point during the movie.
This is the nearest I ever came to winning anything.
It is strictly related to the fact that the old possess a vast amount of experience and are nearer to death. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
The house was nowhere near the ocean.
It's nowhere near time for us to leave yet.
I'm nowhere near finishing the book.
He's nowhere near as tall as his sister.
Although people are well aware of the current situation in Switzerland, they prefer looking at other countries and comparing us to them (we are nowhere near as fat as them). (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swiss German)
I was standing just near enough to hear what they were saying.
Don't come any nearer.
And they are getting nearer, I must run for my life. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
Her birthday was getting nearer and I still hadn't bought her a present.
As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious.
I would appreciate very much if you could reply as soon as possible, as the school holiday is drawing near. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)
Where's the nearest post office?
When I arrived at the airport I went to the nearest [store] to buy a newspaper. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Polish)
Space travel may become very common in the near future.
I look forward to receiving your reply in the near future. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)
The nearest library is in the next town.
The park ranger said he thought this canyon in Georgia was the nearest thing to being out west for hundreds of miles.
I couldn't get any cream cheese so I bought the nearest equivalent I could find.