Nearby Words

nearby

[neer-bahy] Origin

near·by

[neer-bahy]
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.

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Nearby is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English; see near, by
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nearby
 
adj
1.  not far away; close at hand
 
adv
2.  close by

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nearby
"close at hand," late 14c., from near + by.
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