nearby
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of nearby
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at near, by
Example Sentences
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Here’s a new one: If minor league baseball is all about affordability, how do you compete against a nearby major league team that might undercut you on pricing?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Her white Ford Fiesta was later found abandoned nearby but there was no trace of the estate agent.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Galia Borisova, a 55-year-old domestic helper, wanted to reach her animals in nearby Picadas but was having to wait.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The thing that helped most was finding my own secret garden, a nearby bird sanctuary that crags out over Lake Michigan.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
The spring air was crisp, and the sound of laughter from the nearby streets made its way to them.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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