nearby
/ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/
near · by
ˌnɪr · ˈbaɪ
English Definition
adv. close at hand; not far away
Significado en Español
cerca
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “nearby”:
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A
adjacent
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B
distant
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C
faraway
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D
remote
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A — adjacent.
“nearby” means adv. close at hand; not far away
Common questions about “nearby”
What does “nearby” mean?
nearby — adv. close at hand; not far away. In Chinese: 附近.
How do you pronounce “nearby”?
nearby is pronounced /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: near · by.
Is “nearby” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. nearby appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
