Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Located at a short distance away; not far off: Describes something that is close to a particular place or person.

2. Adverb:

   • At or to a short distance away; not far off: Describes the action of being, happening, or going to a place that is close.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • We decided to eat at a nearby restaurant.
  • Is there a post office nearby?
• Adverb:
  • They live nearby, so we visit often.
  • A loud noise came from the construction site nearby.

Advanced Usage

• "nearby to": While less common, "nearby" can sometimes be followed by "to" to specify a reference point, though using "nearby" alone is generally preferred.
  • The hotel is nearby to the airport. (More common: The hotel is nearby. or The hotel is near the airport.)

Variants and Related Words

• Near (adj, adv, prep): Very close in distance. While similar, "near" is more versatile as it can also be a preposition (). "Nearby" is typically used as an adjective or adverb and cannot be a preposition.
• Close by (adv, adj): A common synonym phrase.
• Adjacent (adj): Directly next to or adjoining something, implying closer proximity than "nearby."
• Vicinity (n): The area near or surrounding a particular place.
  • There are several shops in the vicinity.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Close, close by, neighboring, accessible, at hand.
• Adverb: Close, close by, not far away, in the vicinity, within reach.

Antonyms

• Adjective: Faraway, distant, remote, far-off.
• Adverb: Far away, afar, distantly.

Adjective

1. close at hand
   • the nearby towns
   • concentrated his study on the nearby planet Venus

Adverb

1. not far away in relative terms
   • she works nearby
   • the planets orbiting nearby are Venus and Mars