nearby

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled near-by

US /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ See IPA manual

Freq #3307

Meanings

1

adj
A short distance away.

We had lunch at a nearby café.
2

adv
A short distance away.

My parents live nearby, so I see them often.

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Synonyms

1 adj · a short distance away. close near

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Phrases (1)

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nearby hotel
a hotel located a short distance from the place being discussed

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle English ner-bi, neer by, equivalent to near + by.

ner-bi Middle English

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