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

The subject matter of the play struck a chord with Groff, who grew up nearby in Amish country. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

What to do nearby Fully immerse yourself in the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, which strikes a perfect balance between architectural innovation and ecological sustainability. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

At last year’s São Paulo Grand Prix, Antonelli visited Senna’s grave twice and sat nearby, reading a biography of his hero. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

The musician missed a shot and his arrow passed through the fence and came close to striking a neighbor in her backyard as her husband stood nearby. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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