Nearby

Word NEARBY
Character 6
Hyphenation nearby
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Definitions and meanings of "Nearby"

What do we mean by nearby?

Located a short distance away; close at hand. adjective

Not far away. adverb

Close at hand; not far off; adjacent; neighboring: as, near-by towns.

Situated near. Opposite of far away.

Adjacent, near, very close adjective

Next to, close to adverb

Not far away in relative terms adverb

Close at hand adjective

Adjacent, near, close by

Close at hand; not far away. Urban Dictionary

When you see someone hot and they think you are hot too. So you go on Snapchat and click Add Nearby because you are too scared to ask for their Snapchat. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nearby

The word "nearby" in example sentences

A label nearby tells us that "in 1945 the bulk of the Trojan treasures were taken as booty to the former Soviet Union where most of them are held to this day in breach of international law." ❋ Tom L. Freudenheim (2010)

On Wilson's weekend pass, the woman rented him a house in nearby Palmdale, then furnished it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

After studying drama at Northwestern University, Louis-Dreyfus began her acting career in nearby Chicago at the Practical Theatre Company and with the prestigious Second City comedy troupe. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You can use the Internet to find vets in nearby towns in case there is an emergency. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When he told a press conference, "'It is a vital national security interest of the United States to reduce these conflicts' ... he effectively adopted the argument of Gen. David H. Petraeus, his Middle East commander, who recently warned that the region's troubles created a dangerous environment for American troops stationed in nearby Iraq and elsewhere in the area," the New York Timesreported. ❋ Ira Chernus (2010)

The decision to put the new chip plant in nearby Saratoga County was driven by the combination of research potential and the subsidies offered by the state of New York, said Travis Bullard, spokesman for GlobalFoundries. ❋ Howard Schneider (2010)

The city and its economy, long tied to the auto industry in nearby Detroit, never recovered from a downturn at the beginning of the decade. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Parisian houses of couture, which were supplied with expensive silk crafted predominately in nearby Lyon, France, rarely created entirely custom pieces. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She is accused of keeping "The Freedom Writers Diary," which she checked out from the public library in nearby Jesup in April. ❋ Unknown (2009)

James spent roughly 10 years refining and perfecting his act, and eventually transitioned to performing at venues in nearby New York City. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Environmental groups say an accident could spark trouble for drinking water supplies in nearby Slovakia and even Budapest, about 80 kilometers away. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Its major industry is a General Motors plant in nearby Lordstown, where jobs have declined. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The lodging we stayed at there was in nearby Lacanja Chansayab and the owners were very hospitable. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There were even accounts that people in nearby towns witnessed the Miracle of the Sun in their locations. ❋ Nissa_amas_katoj (2009)

He [slung] his [jacket] over a nearby [chair]. ❋ ZekketheBro (2018)

[Marcia]: Wow, look at that guy. He is so hot . I'm too scared to ask for his [Snapchat] [Brandi]: Just go on Add Nearby, god. ❋ Enchanted_c0tt0ncandy (2016)

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