​a short distance from somebody/something; not far away. They live nearby. The car is parked nearby. Oxford Collocations DictionaryNearby is used with these ...

a short distance from someone or something; not far away. They live nearby. The car is parked nearby.

[usually before noun] near in position; not far away Her mother lived in a nearby town. There were complaints from nearby residents.

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun nearby. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

​near (something) to come close to something in time or space synonym approach. The project is nearing completion. She was nearing the end of her life.

near · ​. at a short distance away from somebody/something. Do you live near here? · ​. a short period of time from something. My birthday is very near Christmas.

not far away in distance; close: A police officer was standing nearby. We walked to a nearby park.

a short time away, in the future, coming next, after somebody/something (usually nearest), similar; most similar.

near · ​. at a short distance away. A bomb exploded somewhere near. She took a step nearer. Visitors came from near and far. Take your English to the next level.