nearby
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈnɪɹˈbaɪ// UK //niəbˈaɪ// near·by
adj. located a short distance away. You use it to describe a place or thing that is close to where you are.
adj. located a short distance away in space. Typically functions as an attributive modifier before a noun or as a predicative modifier following a linking verb.
We found a great café in a nearby street.
The hotel is very convenient because there are several excellent restaurants nearby.
The local economy relies heavily on the nearby manufacturing plant, which provides employment for nearly half of the town's adult population.
From Middle English ner-bi, neer by, equivalent to near + by.
Usage
Can be used before a noun ('a nearby town') or after a verb ('the town is nearby'). When used after a verb, it is often synonymous with the adverb form.