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Quite near another vs after dropping

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'Quite near another' describes a close proximity to something, while 'after dropping' indicates a sequence of events where something is dropped. They are used in different contexts and cannot be interchanged.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 630 views

Quite near another

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something being close or in proximity to another object or person.

This phrase is used to indicate a short distance or close proximity between two objects or people.

Examples:

  • The store is quite near another one.
  • The two houses are quite near another.
  • The park is quite near another building.
  • Feb 13, 2015 ... I find it interesting that Maura grew up for a time in one house, and disappeared quite near another house that both: (1) had tiny amounts of ...
  • Oct 18, 2014 ... Hollins Farm is part of a broader group of properties and is quite near another one of their properties in Siverdale that has some great features.
  • Across the way, quite near, another icon (this year's favourite word): the gigantic East Gardens mall opens its maw to shoppers. Praise capitalism and pass the ...
  • Sep 7, 2012 ... Once over the wide stretch of smooth rocks, he took heart again; Green Bluff, now black and smoking, seemed quite near. Another little bay ...

Alternatives:

  • very close to another
  • in close proximity to another
  • adjacent to another
  • nearby another
  • close to another

after dropping

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a sequence of events where something is dropped.

This phrase is used to describe an action that occurs subsequent to dropping something.

Examples:

  • After dropping the pen, she bent down to pick it up.
  • After dropping the keys, he realized he couldn't enter the house.
  • After dropping the glass, she quickly cleaned up the mess.
  • May 13, 2015 ... Home; Boy reunited with Lego man after dropping it in ballot box. Search ... Boy reunited with Lego man after dropping it in ballot box. Lego ...
  • Apr 28, 2015 ... Mom devised attack story after dropping baby on his head: cops. Daphane Sanders lied that her 2-month-old baby was attacked at the corner of ...
  • Reinvesting in your education after dropping out can be a savvy decision for your financial well-being, your self-esteem and your future educational possibilities, ...
  • May 15, 2015 ... China Creates Perpetual Leverage Machine After Dropping Debt Directive. Tyler Durden's picture. Submitted by Tyler Durden on 05/15/2015 ...

Alternatives:

  • following the drop
  • subsequent to dropping
  • once dropped
  • upon dropping
  • when dropped

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