near

Hi Dr. Bill - Quick question - Re: the sign "near" using bent hand shapes and "near/ not far" using handshape F touching bridge of nose moving downward - In which situations do you use these signs?  What is the difference?  Thanks!!! 
-Shirleen

NEAR / close-to:

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Notes:

 

Also glossed as: NEAR-[close] | NEAR-[it-is-nearby]-[close-by]

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 25.
Reviewed in lessons: 40

Practice sentences using this sign:

YOU LIVE NEAR SCHOOL?
TECHNICAL SCHOOL NEAR HERE, what-NAME?

Related signs:

AREA | BRING | EAST | EXACT | FAR | FAST | FIELD | FRONT