Near vs. Nearby (Updated)

Near vs. Nearby

Some of the differences:

1. Word classes

Near= adv./ adj./ prep.

Nearby= adv./ adj.

2.Near as a Preposition (के पास)

It is usually followed by a noun or pronoun.

✅ The restaurant is near the station. ['nearby' can't be used.]

(रेस्तराँ स्टेशन के पास है।)

✅ She sat near me. ['nearby' can't be used.]

(वह मेरे पास बैठी।)

3.Nearby as an Adjective (आस-पास का)

It comes before a noun.

✅ We found a nearby hotel. ['near' can't be used.]

(हमें पास का एक होटल मिला।)

''✅ We found a hotel nearby.'' is also correct.

✅ A nearby shop sells fresh bread. ['near' can't be used.]

(आस-पास की एक दुकान ताज़ी ब्रेड बेचती है।)

4. Nearby as an Adverb (पास में / आस-पास)

It can stand alone without an object.

✅ Is there a bank nearby? ['near' can't be used.]

(क्या पास में कोई बैंक है?)

✅ I live nearby. ['near' can't be used.]

(मैं यहीं पास में रहता हूँ।)

'✅ I live near this place.'' is also correct.

5.Nearby का प्रयोग केवल physical distance में ही होता है, कहीं और नहीं।

..winter is near..✅ 

..winter is nearby..❌

..the near future..✅ 

..the nearby future..❌

Fill in:

1. The library is ______ my school.

A. near/ B. nearby

2. Is there a pharmacy ______?

A. near/ B. nearby

3. We stayed at a ______ guest house during our trip.

A. near/ B. nearby

4. She parked her car ______ the entrance.

A. near/ B. nearby

5. I don't live far away; I live ______.

A. near/ B. nearby

1. A.

2. B.

3. B.

4. A.

5. B.