nearby

adverb or adjective

near·​by nir-ˈbī 

ˈnir-ˌbī

: close at hand

Synonyms of nearby

• close
• near
• in

Examples of nearby in a Sentence

grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child

I'll be nearby if you need anything

Recent Examples on the Web

Antibes was the one-time home of Pablo Picasso, who was often inspired by its rugged landscapes and had an art studio nearby. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Meetup, Eventbrite and Facebook already help people discover events nearby, and both Meetup and Eventbrite offer personalized recommendations. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Officials advised residents in zones nearby to shelter-in-place until further notice, with windows and doors closed and air conditioning systems turned off. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The break-in also rattled people who live nearby, including Porsche Hopkins, a regular customer who lives down the street. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nearby

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

Kids Definition

nearby

adverb or adjective

near·​by ni(ə)r-ˈbī 

ˈni(ə)r-ˌbī

: close at hand