Meaning of the word nearby in English

What does nearby mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nearby

US /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/
UK /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/
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Adverb

a short distance away; close at hand

Example:
There's a good restaurant nearby.
We can walk to the park; it's quite nearby.

Adjective

close at hand; not far away

Example:
The nearby store has fresh produce.
We visited a nearby historical site.