text: Near is at or to a short distance away or nearby. Near is nearby while John found that he and Sally were physically close and not near. Proximity means nearness in space, time or relationship. Proximity is the state of being near as in space, time or relationship whereas John found that he and Sally were physically close. Close is only a short distance away or apart in space or time. Close is only a short distance away while John found that he and Sally were physically close and not close. Duration is the time during which something continues. The relation between John and Sally were not time being or based on duration rather they were physically close.