English · Adjectives
nearby
/ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/
[/ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/]
close; a short distance away
Beginneradverb
Definition
Nearby means a short distance away or close to here.
Example
There is a good restaurant nearby.
There is a good restaurant nearby.
Etymology
From 'near' plus 'by', meaning close at hand.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to talk about places a short distance away.