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.)
It is an adverb. It cannot be a preposition. It may be considered a noun in some uses.
On can be an adverb a preposition or an adjective. adverb - Turn the lights on. adjective - The switch is in the on position. preposition - I'll see you on Sunday.
No. Almost is an adverb. It is not used as a preposition.
It can be either. If it takes a noun as an object, it is a preposition. It if stands alone or with other adverbs, it is an adverb. It can, rarely, be an adjective.
It can be either. If it has a noun as its object, it is a preposition. Standing alone, it is an adverb (and possibly an adjective). It can also be a conjunction.
Near can be an adverb, adjective, or preposition, but not a pronoun. The other adjective form is nearby, and the other adverb form is nearly.
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)
No, "closely" is not a preposition. It is an adverb that describes how an action is performed, in a near or intimate manner.
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.
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)
The word about can be a preposition, an adverb and an adjective.Preposition: Near; not farAdverb: Nearly; approximatelyAdjective: Moving around
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 word near can mean in location or in time, but it has infrequent use as an adverb. It is much more often an adjective (the end is near) or a preposition (don't go near the water).
It can be, but "about" can also be a preposition and the two uses can be similar in appearance. As an adverb, it means near, nearly, or around. As a preposition, it can mean "around" or "concerning" and has an object. It can also rarely be an adjective.
No, it is not a preposition. Tall is an adjective and possibly an adverb.
It is never an adverb. It is always a preposition. The word "within" can be an adverb or a preposition, and the word "forthwith" (immediately) is an adverb.
It is never an adverb. It is always a preposition. The word "within" can be an adverb or a preposition, and the word "forthwith" (immediately) is an adverb.