nearby
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈnɪəbaɪ/
KK: /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/
adjective
Definition
Located a short distance away from something; close to it.
Example
There is a grocery store nearby where we can buy some snacks.
Conversation
I heard there's a new café nearby that just opened up.
Really? I love trying out new places to eat.
We should check it out this weekend if it's still nearby enough.
Sounds like a plan! I can't wait to see what they have.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
close
adjacent
proximate
Antonyms
distant
far
remote
adverb
Definition
In close proximity or a short distance from a particular place.
Example
There is a grocery store nearby where we can buy some snacks.
Conversation
Hey, is there a coffee shop nearby?
Yeah, there's one just around the corner.
Awesome! I could really use a coffee right now.
Root Explanation
Nearby → It is formed from "near" (from Old English "neah", meaning close or near) and "by" (from Old English "bi", meaning near or beside). The word "nearby" means situated close to or beside something.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'close' ('near') and 'beside' ('by') — that's what nearby means.
Visually Confused Words
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