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nearby vs near

near vs nearby

nearby and near both are adjectives.

nearby is not a verb while near is a verb.

nearby and near both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nearby No Yes No Yes
near No Yes Yes Yes
nearby (adjective) near (adjective)
close at hand not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
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
nearby (verb) near (verb)
move towards
nearby (adverb) near (adverb)
not far away in relative terms near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between nearby and near

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