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

As a tactic, this looks identical to 'screening' in basketball, a move in which a player stands still to block a nearby defender, allowing space for their team-mates to move freely around them.

From BBC

District officials have posted data they say verifies that the soil on the school grounds and the air are safe — and say they will continue to monitor as debris removal proceeds nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

Berry Creek and nearby Feather Falls have been around since the late 19th century.

From Los Angeles Times

The 2020 North Complex fire destroyed 1,500 homes in Berry Creek and nearby rural areas in the pine forests of Butte County.

From Los Angeles Times

Environmental groups including the Center for Biological Diversity and residents in nearby Mendota opposed the project.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjacent 
• neighboring