Nearby
Example: There is a small shop located nearby the station
Definition
"Nearby" is an adverb used to describe something situated close at hand or within a short distance. It indicates proximity without specifying an exact location, as in the phrase 'There is a small shop located nearby the station.'
Etymology
The word "nearby" combines 'near,' meaning close in distance, with 'by,' indicating proximity or presence. It originated in Middle English and has been used to express nearness in space for centuries. Did you know that 'by' in Old English often meant 'close to' or 'next to,' which helps explain the formation of "nearby"?
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"Nearby" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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