Word
nearby
Phoneticsnear·by, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɪɹˈbaɪ/
UK/niəbˈaɪ/
Definitions
01close in distance
A2 · Elementary
adj. close to where you are or to a place you are talking about.
adj. situated close by; adjacent or in the immediate vicinity. Usually placed before the noun.
“We decided to have lunch at a nearby café after the meeting.”
“The residents of the nearby village were the first to report the unusual seismic activity to the local authorities.”
Synonyms
02at a short distance
A2 · Elementary
adv. at or to a short distance away.
adv. at a short distance in space; close by. Functions as a locative adverb, typically following the verb or the noun it modifies.
Español:cerca
“My grandparents live nearby, so we see them almost every weekend.”
“Although the main office is in the city center, the warehouse is located nearby to facilitate rapid distribution.”
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03finance/futures
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a financial contract that will finish very soon.
n. a futures contract with the earliest settlement date within a specific group of contracts.
“The trader looked at the nearby to see the current price of oil.”
“Volatility in the nearbys often signals immediate supply constraints that may not yet be reflected in longer-term contracts.”
Usage
Often used in the plural to refer to the most recent delivery months in a market.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “nearby” in context.
Verb
01. live in a nearby village
“My grandparents live in a nearby village, so we visit them every Sunday.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
02. stay at a nearby campsite
“During the music festival, many fans chose to stay at a nearby campsite.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
03. work in a nearby office
“She finds it convenient to work in a nearby office rather than commuting to the city.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
Adjective
04. nearby town
“We decided to spend the afternoon exploring a nearby town.”
adj + noun
05. nearby hotel
“The conference attendees were advised to book a room at a nearby hotel.”
adj + noun
06. nearby park
“Families often gather in the nearby park for picnics on the weekend.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Local media reported that 14 people were hospitalised in the nearby city of Split, with seven in life-threatening condition.” “I wasn't expecting that light," said Marta Miguel Tobrar, a 48-year-old illustrator visiting with her family from nearby Burgos.” “Rockets?” said Brooke Broussard, a schoolteacher in nearby Abbeville whose family has long lived on Pecan Island.” “When there was a sign of life, hope returned to those waiting nearby.” Etymology
From Middle English ner-bi, neer by, equivalent to near + by.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
PREPOSITION
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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