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nearby with Russian translation
nearby usage examples
Во время прогулки по прибрежной тропе мы заметили маяк рядом.
We spotted a historic lighthouse nearby while walking along the cliff path.
Есть ли рядом лейка, чтобы я мог полить растения в горшках на веранде?
Is there a watering can nearby so I can water the potted plants on the patio?
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nearby belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
nearby synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Very close in meaning; can be preposition, adjective or adverb. Often used with objects (near the station).
There's a café near the museum.
Very similar meaning; used as adjective or adverb (often with 'to'), e.g. 'close to the station'.
The hotel is close to the beach.
Implies immediate adjacency — right beside something (often stronger than 'nearby').
The bakery is next to the post office.
Means 'at the side of' or 'next to'; slightly more formal than 'next to' in some contexts.
She sat beside me during the tour.
More formal and precise; often used in written contexts to mean directly adjoining or sharing a boundary.
The conference room is adjacent to the main hall.
Refers to things in the nearby area (neighbouring towns, countries); more collective/area-focused than a single point.
We visited the neighboring village on Sunday.
Emphasizes a small measurable gap — not immediate adjacency but fairly close.
The park is a short distance away from the hotel.
Casual way to say something is close; slightly vaguer but very common in speech.
It's not far from here — we can walk.
Less precise; means 'in the general area' rather than immediately next to something.
There are several hotels in the vicinity of the station.
Specifies that a place is close enough to walk to; adds a functional distance implication.
The beach is within walking distance from our hotel.
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How is nearby different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce nearby and what this word means
nearby means nearby. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce nearby
/nɪəˈbaɪ/
nearby translation
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nearby examples
We spotted a historic lighthouse nearby while walking along the cliff path.
nearby transcription
/nɪəˈbaɪ/, /nɪrˈbaɪ/
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nearby pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
nearby is pronounced as /nɪəˈbaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
nearby definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We spotted a historic lighthouse nearby while walking along the cliff path. Translation: Во время прогулки по прибрежной тропе мы заметили маяк рядом.
Is nearby part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, nearby can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is nearby part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, nearby can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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