nearby

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations adjective: /ˈnɪərbaɪ/, adverb: /ˌnɪərˈbaɪ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(nēr′bī′)


Collocations for "nearby"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "nearby" in context.

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nearby

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. (at) a nearby [supermarket, store, pharmacy]
  2. on a nearby [street, road]
  3. in a nearby [town, city]
  4. (the fire) [affected, spread to, reached] nearby [towns]
  5. a nearby [tree, wall, sign]
  6. nearby [stations, airports, accommodation]
  7. [hard, unable] to focus on nearby objects
adv
  1. Is there a [supermarket] nearby?
  2. she [lives, works, practices] nearby
  3. the event [was held, took place] nearby
  4. like to [have, keep] it nearby
  5. like it when you are nearby
'nearby' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
adjacent - cause - fire - hornet - place - shelter - takeaway - telephone

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