No. 476 in Arabic
قرب
The Arabic word "قرب" means "proximity" or "nearness."
In a sentence
كان المنزل قرب النهر.
The house was near the river.
Here, "قرب" is used as a noun meaning "near" or "close proximity".
يقترب الطفل من والديه للحصول على الحماية.
The child approaches his parents for protection.
Here, "يقترب" is the verb form of "قرب," meaning "to approach" or "come near."
وضع الكرسي قرب الطاولة.
He placed the chair near the table.
Here, "قرب" is used as a preposition, meaning "near to" or "close to."
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