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

She claims to have a nose for news while ignoring a fire raging in a nearby building that’s plainly visible from her vantage point.

From Salon

Toxic hydrogen sulfide escapes from nearby wells, giving the air the smell of “burnt rotten eggs,” Campos said.

From Salon

If the cars involved can still move, and the road is clear, try to get your vehicle to a safe place nearby and switch on your hazard lights.

From BBC

"What kind of strategic target is there here?" he demanded, looking around at a car park and a technical college nearby.

From BBC

Stage 2 means that the cancer has grown larger and has possibly spread to nearby lymph nodes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjacent 
• neighboring