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Nearby

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Proximity CluesPlay
Understand 'nearby' as closer than walking distance, often within sight or a few minutes' walk. SlideI parked in a nearby lot, just down the street.
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Implied PresencePlay
'Nearby' suggests something exists or will happen close to you or a referenced location. SlideWe'll have lunch at a nearby cafe.
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Location AmbiguityPlay
The exact distance 'nearby' refers to can vary, but it's always a relative, short distance. SlideLet's find a nearby bathroom.