nearby
word
/ˈnɪɹˈbaɪ/
neer-BY
/niəbˈaɪ/
nee-uh-BY
Definition
Close to where you are or to another place, not far away. It can be used as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb after a verb.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English. As an adjective: 'a nearby store'. As an adverb: 'She lives nearby'. Do not say 'very nearby' very often; 'really close' is more natural in conversation. 'Near' is broader, while 'nearby' strongly suggests physical distance.
Spanish: cerca - cercanoPortuguese (BR): perto - próximoPortuguese (PT): perto - próximoChinese (Simplified): 附近的 - 在附近Chinese (Traditional): 附近的 - 在附近Hindi: पास का - पास मेंArabic: قريب - في مكان قريبBengali: কাছাকাছি - নিকটবর্তীRussian: поблизости - рядомJapanese: 近くの - 近くにVietnamese: gần đâyKorean: 근처의 - 근처에Turkish: yakındaki - yakındaUrdu: قریب - آس پاسIndonesian: dekat - sekitar
Example Sentences
There is a nearby park where the kids can play.
basic
My grandparents live nearby.
basic
We found a nearby hotel after the train was late.
basic
Is there a nearby ATM, or do we need to walk farther?
natural
I didn't bring lunch, so I'm grabbing something from a nearby café.
natural
If anything goes wrong, call me — I'm nearby.
natural