nearby

near-by · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Located a short distance away; close by.

  2. 2.

    (adverb) At or to a short distance away; close at hand.

Related words

Antonyms: distant, faraway, remote
See also: adjacent, close, near
Synonyms: adjacent, close, neighboring

Etymology

From Middle English, compound of near + by.