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Yes, it is an idiomatic form that can mean "nearly" or approximately.
"It cost close to a million dollars."
It is not a preposition because the amount already modifies the verb cost.
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Why is nearly an adverb?
The adjective form is near (near by, or close). Adding -LY makes it an adverb, meaning "closely" or "almost."
Is closest an adverb?
NO!!! It is a superlative adjective. e.g. Dative ; close Comparative ; closer Superlattive ; closest . The house along the road is close to our house. The house , next but one, is closer to our house The adjacent house is the closest to our house.
Is near a preposition or an adverb?
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.)
Is does an adverb?
Does is a verb, not an adverb.
Is easier an adverb?
No. Easier is an adjective. The adverb form is easily.
Is close an adverb?
Close can be used as a noun, verb, adjective or adverb.Its use as an adverb is used in the sense of in a close manner or position,; tightly; nearly; densely secretly.Examples of close being used as an adverb are:a close relativea close frienda close shave
What part of speech is close by?
"Close by" is a phrase that functions as an adverb to indicate proximity or nearness.
How do you use BY as an adverb?
The adverb form of by means close by, or passing by, as in: "Let's run by." "The birds flew by"
Is fine an adverb?
It can be, informally, as in "He is doing fine." But this is very close to an adjective use. The formal adverb is "finely."
What is the adverb for close?
The adverb form of the adjective close is closely. It can refer to physical proximity or resemblance (closely spaced, closely related) or to careful attention (watched closely).
Is closer an adverb?
Closer is an adjective, the comparative form of "close"
Close the door (before you turn off the light)?
adverb A+
Close the door before you turn off the light?
adverb A+
Why is nearly an adverb?
The adjective form is near (near by, or close). Adding -LY makes it an adverb, meaning "closely" or "almost."
Is closer an adverb or adjective?
It is either. If it modifies a noun or pronoun, it is an adjective. "That was a close game." If it modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb, it is an adverb. The game finished closer than we thought."
Is the word first a verb?
Close! it's an adverb, but it's also an adjective as well.
Is the Word Nearly a Preposition?
No, "nearly" is not a preposition. It is an adverb used to indicate almost or close to a particular amount, distance, or time.
