What is another word for be near?
Pronunciation: [biː nˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
The phrase "be near" implies a certain proximity or closeness. There are a number of synonyms for this phrase that capture similar senses of proximity and adjacency. For example, the phrase "be close to" conveys a similar sense of spatial proximity. "Adjacent to" and "next to" emphasize the physical nearness of objects or locations. Similarly, "in proximity to" suggests that something is close by, while "nearby" refers specifically to something located in the immediate vicinity. "Beside" and "alongside" suggest that something is right next to another object or person. Synonyms like these can be useful for conveying a sense of physical or temporal proximity in a variety of contexts.
