Word: Nearby

Pronunciation

/ˌnɛər ˈbaɪ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Situated close by; not far away. For example: “The nearest grocery store is nearby.”

  “They chose a hotel nearby so they could easily walk to the conference center.”

• Adverb: In close proximity; not far off. For example: “The dog barked loudly from nearby.”

  “The sound of children playing nearby filled the air with joy.”

Phrases

• “In the nearby area”: Referring to a location that’s close to another place. Example: “There are several good restaurants in the nearby area.”
• “Within walking distance nearby”: Signifying something is close enough to reach on foot. Example: “The park is within walking distance nearby our house.”
• “Stay nearby”: To remain in close proximity. Example: “She asked her friends to stay nearby while she tried out the new skateboard trick.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “We found a cozy café nearby where we could grab a quick bite.”
• Adverb: “I heard footsteps nearby just before the door opened.”

Synonyms

• Close by
• Adjacent
• Neighboring
• Proximate
• Near
• Close to
• In the vicinity
• Not far away