Basic Details
Word: Nearby
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Close to a place or a person.
Synonyms: Close, adjacent, near
Antonyms: Far, distant
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep it nearby: To keep things close at hand for easy access. Example: "She likes to keep her books nearby while studying so she can reference them quickly."
- Nearby yet far away: Something that feels close in physical distance but far in terms of connection or interaction. Example: "Even though he lived nearby, they felt nearby yet far away in their friendship."
Usage Examples
Example 1: There is a lovely park nearby where we can play after school.
Example 2: The school is located nearby, so I can walk there every day.
Example 3: If you need help, just call me; I am nearby and can be there in no time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "nearby" has been in use since the 15th century and is derived from combining near (meaning close) and by (meaning near or next to)?
Famous Quote
"Love is not something you find. Love is something that finds you, and it is often nearby when you least expect it." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "nearby" mean?
a) Far away
b) Close to a place or person
c) Next week
d) Across the ocean
Answer: b) Close to a place or person
2. Which of these is a synonym of "nearby"?
a) Distant
b) Close
c) Remote
d) Isolated
Answer: b) Close
3. Which of these is an antonym of "nearby"?
a) Nearby
b) Close
c) Distant
d) Near
Answer: c) Distant
4. Which sentence uses "nearby" correctly?
a) The moon is nearby to the earth.
b) The library is nearby, so let's go there.
c) The nearby was very tall.
d) I saw a nearby star in the night sky.
Answer: b) The library is nearby, so let's go there.
5. Which idiom means to keep things close?
a) Nearby yet far away
b) Keep it nearby
c) A stone's throw away
d) Far and wide
Answer: b) Keep it nearby
