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Definition of
nearby adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
nearby
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈnɪrbaɪ
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NAmE
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ˌnɪrˈbaɪ
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usually before noun
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near in position; not far away
Her mother lived in a nearby town.
There were complaints from nearby residents.
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