nearby
gb/nˈɪɹbˈaɪ/ us/nˈɪɹbˈaɪ/
A2
English
~ 2900
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
relation
1
Close in physical distance
Close to a place, not far away.
Usage pattern:
[something] is nearby
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nearby' with 'near to'. 'Nearby' does not require 'to'. Correct: 'The shop is nearby.' Incorrect: 'The shop is nearby to me.'
Synonyms
close (Slightly broader; can also refer to emotional closeness or time proximity.)
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adjacent (More formal; often used for directly next to something.)
Antonyms
distant (Indicates something is far away in space.)
Collocations
nearby town
|nearby store
|nearby park
|nearby school
Themes
daily life
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The hotel is nearby the beach.
- There’s a grocery store nearby our apartment.
- We decided to explore the nearby village.
- A nearby factory produces the parts we need.
Learner examples
- My school is nearby.
- There is a park nearby my house.
- The bus stop is nearby.
- A bank is nearby the station.
adverb
A2
relation
2
Not far from the current place
Close to where you are.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is nearby
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes add an object after 'nearby' like 'nearby me', which is incorrect. Use 'near me' instead if you want to specify the person/location.
Synonyms
close by (Informal equivalent; often interchangeable.)
Antonyms
far away (Means at a great distance from the current location.)
Collocations
live nearby
|stay nearby
|work nearby
Themes
daily life
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I think there’s a café nearby.
- She lives nearby, so she walks to work.
- The police station is nearby if you need help.
Learner examples
- There is a shop nearby.
- My friend lives nearby.
- We can eat at a restaurant nearby.
Grammar
Expressions
nearby and far away
1/nˈɪɹbˈaɪ ˈænd fˈɑɹ əwˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Close and distant places together
Places that are both close and far from here.
Examples
- People came from places nearby and far away to see the show.
- The charity helps communities both nearby and far away.