nearby

adjective
UK: /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/
US: /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/

  1. Not far away.

    1. Is there a shop nearby? [ ] [ ]
    2. The park is nearby, so we often go there for a walk, especially when the weather is pleasant. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adjacent close proximate
nearby adverb

  1. Close to something or someone in distance.

    1. I live nearby. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although the city center is nearby, this neighborhood maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere. [ ] [ ]
nearby preposition

  1. In the immediate area.

    1. There isn't a gas station nearby. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you are planning to hike, be sure to bring water, as there are no streams nearby. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nearby" is /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/ in British English and /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nearby": adjacent, close, proximate.

Example usage of "nearby": "Is there a shop nearby?". More examples on the page.