nearby
Translation
nearby, close by
Examples
Is there a post office nearby?
Is there a post office nearby?
We visited a nearby village.
We visited a nearby village.
Grammar Patterns
at a short distance away He lives nearby.
a nearby ((noun)) located at a short distance away We visited a nearby village.
Similar Words
Synonyms: close by, around here; Antonyms: far away, distant
Etymology
A combination of 'near' and 'by'. Literally means 'near at hand' or 'close at the side of'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as answering the question 'where?'. 'Where is the shop?' 'It's nearby.'