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near vs nearby

nearby vs near

near and nearby both are adjectives.

near is a verb but nearby is not a verb.

near and nearby both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
near No Yes Yes Yes
nearby No Yes No Yes
near (adjective) nearby (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances close at hand
closely resembling the genuine article
with or in a close or intimate relationship
being on the left side
giving or spending with reluctance
very close in resemblance
near (verb) nearby (verb)
move towards
near (adverb) nearby (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship not far away in relative terms
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between near and nearby

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