nearby

[ neer-bahy ]

adjective

1. close at hand; not far off; adjacent; neighboring:

   a nearby village.

adverb

1. in the neighborhood or vicinity; close by:

   She works nearby.

nearby

adjective

1. not far away; close at hand

adverb

1. close by

Word History and Origins

Origin of nearby¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; near, by

Example Sentences

He said the thieves watched his stores for opportunities to lift whole baskets of products before slipping down nearby closes.

From BBC

Vault toilets, trash and recycling services are available at the nearby El Capitan picnic area.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2015 he accidentally threw an axe over a wall during a Fox & Friends segment, striking a member of a nearby marching band.

From Slate

The force added officers would remain at the scene with firefighters and paramedics, and the nearby Station Road was expected to be closed "well into the evening".

From BBC

Delhi and nearby cities are experiencing pollution levels that are deemed hazardous to people's health.

From BBC

Related Words

• adjacent
• neighboring