The big dog sleeps near the kitchen.
Meaning: This means the dog is sleeping in a place that is not too far from the kitchen.
Choice of Words: Near means to be close to something, but not touching it. Kitchen is a room in a house where food is prepared and cooked. So, The big dog sleeps near the kitchen means the dog is sleeping in a place close to the room where food is made.
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