nearby
What is the Definition of nearby?
Adjective:
- close at hand
Adverb:
- not far away in relative terms
How can I use nearby in a sentence?
As Gryffindors came spilling onto the field, he saw Snape land nearby, white-faced and tight-lipped — then Harry felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up into Dumbledore's smiling face.
The baby began to cry when he didn’t see his mother nearby, needing reassurance and comfort quickly restored by her presence alone. - Младенец начал плакать, когда не увидел рядом свою мать, нуждаясь в успокоении и комфорте, который быстро восстановился только благодаря ее присутствию.
The storm threatened to destroy everything in its path, causing widespread fear among residents living nearby. - Шторм угрожал уничтожить все на своем пути, вызывая широкое беспокойство среди жителей, живущих поблизости.
Something was slithering over dead leaves nearby: it sounded like a cloak trailing along the ground.
The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone nearby. - Воздушный шар лопнул с громким хлопком, напугав всех поблизости.
Other meanings of nearby (synonyms, cognates).
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