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near⋅by

  [neer-bahy]
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–adjective
1. close at hand; not far off; adjacent; neighboring: a nearby village.
–adverb
2. in the neighborhood or vicinity; close by: She works nearby.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME; see near, by
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near·by   (nîr'bī')   
adj.  Located a short distance away; close at hand. See Synonyms at close.
adv.  Not far away.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Financial Dictionary

nearby

In futures and options trading, the contract month that has the closest delivery or expiration. Compare furthest out. Also called lead month.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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