Nearby

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/

Definitions of nearby

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'nearby' describes the location of something close or not far away

Example Sentences

A1 There is a grocery store nearby.

A2 The park is nearby, we can walk there.

B1 There are several restaurants nearby that we can choose from.

B2 The hotel is located nearby the beach, making it a convenient choice for tourists.

C1 The nearby town offers a variety of cultural attractions for visitors.

C2 The nearby mountain range provides stunning views for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Examples of nearby in a Sentence

formal There are several restaurants located nearby the hotel.

informal Hey, there's a great coffee shop nearby if you're interested.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening nearby tonight.

figurative The solution to the problem was right nearby, we just had to look for it.

Grammatical Forms of nearby

• past tense: nearly
• plural: nearbies
• comparative: nearer
• superlative: nearest
• present tense: is near
• future tense: will be near
• perfect tense: has been near
• continuous tense: is being near
• singular: nearby
• positive degree: near
• infinitive: to be near
• gerund: nearing
• participle: nearby

Origin and Evolution of nearby

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nearby' originated from Middle English, where 'nigh' meant 'near' and 'by' meant 'near to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nearby' has retained its original meaning of being close or in close proximity, but has also taken on a more informal usage in modern language.