Thread: Difference between близко and рядом?

My dictionary said that they both mean near, and I really don't understand how to use them. Could someone explain the difference for me, and use it in a sentence? Thanks.

I would say рядом is very close or a few steps away and близко would be other there like around the corner.

Originally Posted by Orpheus

My dictionary said that they both mean near, and I really don't understand how to use them. Could someone explain the difference for me, and use it in a sentence? Thanks.

близко -near
рядом - next to

Be aware of the following difference between the prepostions that are used with these adverbs:

близко к and sometimes с is also possible
рядом с

Originally Posted by Milanya

Originally Posted by Orpheus

My dictionary said that they both mean near, and I really don't understand how to use them. Could someone explain the difference for me, and use it in a sentence? Thanks.

близко -near
рядом - next to

Can it also mean nearby? I mean, I try to associate a mental image with the word, and I usually need to know if the word has many meanings or not. Thanks

Originally Posted by ReDSanchous

Be aware of the following difference between the prepostions that are used with these adverbs:

близко к and sometimes с is also possible
рядом с

Thanks. Say, is that Horny from Quake III, or Dungeon Keeper II?

Can't remember it now... I guess its from Dungeon Keeper II but I'm not sure of that!