Definitions for nearby

nearby near·by

Spelling: [neer-bahy]
IPA: /ˈnɪərˈbaɪ/

Nearby is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 123 anagrams from letters in nearby (abenry).

Definitions for nearby

adverb

  1. in the neighborhood or vicinity; close by:

adjective

  1. close at hand; not far off; adjacent; neighboring:

Origin of nearby

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at near, by1

Examples for nearby

Saleem believes that the strike came from a nearby airbase across the Iranian border.

We reached the Grand Central station on time and went to a nearby hotel.

Ramos and Liu were now rushed to nearby Woodhull Hospital, where one was pronounced dead.

nearby, in a hall with crimson hangings, there was music and dancing.

After he allegedly unloaded on the cops, Brinsley attempted to make a getaway to a nearby subway.

One witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer.

Before entering he went to a nearby restaurant to get a bite to eat.

Did he denounce the involvement of organized crime in the abduction and disappearance of 43 students in the nearby city of Iguala?

A man turned from where he had been leaning against a nearby wheel control.

nearby and in the distance prairie-chickens are calling, lonely, uncertain.

Word Value for nearby
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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