nearby — not far away in distance; close
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not far away in distance; close
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/
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 small café nearby became their favorite meeting place.
The girl's puppy stayed nearby and followed her everywhere. (NEAR + BY → something is near and right by your side)
A nearby bakery caught their attention as they passed by, so they decided to stop by.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Nearby is a compound word formed from Old English 'neah' (near, close) and 'by' (at, beside), which began appearing in written English around the 14th century. The word combines two spatial prepositions to denote proximity or adjacency.
Breakdown
near (Old English 'neah', meaning close or adjacent) + by (preposition meaning at the side of, beside), forming a compound adverb/adjective indicating proximity or closeness.
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📝Examples
“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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