Using the word nearby

Sam Don · Sun Sep 12, 2004 4:59 am *Using the word nearby*

Test No. incompl/elem-1 "Speaking already"

I wronged the no.4 on this test.
I am considering when Should I use the nearby Please let me know the correct use of 'nearby'

Torsten · Sun Sep 12, 2004 8:46 am *Near vs. nearby?*

Dear Sam,

Here is the test question you are referring to:
Test No. incompl/elem-1 "Speaking already", question 4

We live ......... the city centre.

(a) near
(b) next
(c) by
(d) nearby

Test No. incompl/elem-1 "Speaking already", answer 4

We live near the city centre.

Correct answer: (a) near

The words «nearby» and «near» are very similar in meaning, however, there are some differences too. The word «near« can be used as an adjective and as a preposition but «nearby» can be used as an adjective but not as a preposition.

Please compare:

The post office is near the bus station. (preposition)
The post office is quite near. (predicative adjective)
We went to the nearby post office. (attributive adjective)

Please, let me know if you want more examples.

Just a hint: When you create a new topic, please use a descriptive headline. Imagine, there are 100 headlines reading «help me!». Instead, you can write «nearby vs. near» — then it will me much easier for the other forum users to select an appropriate question. Thanks.
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Who had asked you · Sun Sep 12, 2004 17:08 pm *Thanks*

I can understand correct meaning between near and nearby.
I want to say to you because of your kind account.
thank you very much.
bye

Adriana · Sat Mar 12, 2005 7:46 am *Using the word nearby*

I used to have a lot of problems when using near and nearby..

But now, I can understand de differences better...

THANKYOU VERY MUCH!!!

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Manish · Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:59 am *Good explanation..Thx!*

Really nice thinking and nice explanation..!

Thx!
Manish

Polska · Tue Jan 17, 2006 16:47 pm *Near vs. by*

I still get confused with BY & NEAR

Alan · Tue Jan 17, 2006 16:58 pm *Near vs. by*

soliboy · Wed Aug 23, 2006 17:45 pm *Using the word nearby*

Hi Alan,

That's mean that BY is nearer than NEAR, right ?

Soli
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ADROIT LAD · Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:07 pm *Using the word nearby*

Alan · Mon Feb 11, 2008 20:34 pm *Using the word nearby*

Yes.

Alan
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Duset · Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:25 am *Using the word nearby*

Hi all.
I don't understand what difference is between near and next.
Help me please!

Molly · Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:28 am *Using the word nearby*

Duset · Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:38 am *Using the word nearby*

I mean...
Why 'We live next the city centre' is incorrect?

Mister Micawber · Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:44 am *Using the word nearby*

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Because the boundary of the city centre is not clear enough to use 'next to'.
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Duset · Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:55 am *Using the word nearby*

I see now.

Thanks.

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