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

The plan includes opening hotels, eco-lodges and a large visitor centre, as well as expanding the small nearby airport and a cable car to Mount Moses.

From BBC

Nigerian Air Force spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame said surveillance revealed militants "fleeing northwards from the town towards nearby bushes," on Friday night.

From BBC

The post coincided with the deployment of 300 federal agents to Chicago, using the nearby Great Lakes Naval Station as a logistical hub for expanded immigration enforcement operations.

From Salon

But then I spot a queue of folk waiting for Nigel Farage to sign their light blue Reform UK football shirt, bought at the nearby merchandise shop.

From BBC

He and his new girlfriend, Jimenez, then took Vargas to an alleyway in a nearby industrial area and began beating her.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjacent 
• neighboring