nearby — not far away in distance; close
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not far away in distance; close
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/
Korean meaning: 가까운, 근처의
Korean pronunciation: 니어-바이 (강세: 니어)
Example Sentences
- I forgot my lunch, but luckily there's a nearby convenience store that sells triangle kimbap.
- The GPS said 'nearby parking available' but it was actually a 10-minute walk uphill.
- Students often study at the nearby library during exam periods.
nearby
ADJECTIVE//ˈnɪrˌbaɪ//
not far away in distance; close
A nearby grandmother waves to her granddaughter from across the small street
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Helicopter nearby, I hereby declare standby!
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Origin
near(가까운)와 by(옆에)가 합쳐진 복합어로, 14세기경부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 'near'는 고대 영어 'neah'에서 유래되었고, 'by'는 '옆에, 근처에'라는 의미의 전치사였습니다.
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“I forgot my lunch, but luckily there's a nearby convenience store that sells triangle kimbap.”
“The GPS said 'nearby parking available' but it was actually a 10-minute walk uphill.”
“Students often study at the nearby library during exam periods.”
“The fire station is nearby, so emergency response time is very quick.”
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