nearby

adverb or adjective

near·​by nir-ˈbī How to pronounce nearby (audio)
ˈnir-ˌbī
: close at hand

Examples of nearby in a Sentence

grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Users can find out where prices stand in their local area relative to the national average; or look up localities nearby to better understand how prices vary in their region. ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025 Legendary actor Marlon Brando bought this French Polynesia refuge in the 1960s—after filming Mutiny on the Bounty nearby—and his estate has transformed it into an eco-luxe private island paradise. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Bill Thomason, who owns the Bitfactory Gallery on Santa Fe Drive, is already concerned about pre-existing traffic nearby. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 She was located nearby in possession of a knife and a gun and was arrested. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nearby

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nearby was in the 15th century

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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nearby. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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nearby

adverb or adjective
near·​by ni(ə)r-ˈbī How to pronounce nearby (audio)
ˈni(ə)r-ˌbī
: close at hand

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