I live near here vs I live nearby

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning, but 'i live near here' is more specific in indicating the proximity to the current location, while 'i live nearby' is a more general statement of living close to a certain place.

Last updated: April 06, 2024

I live near here

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker lives in close proximity to the current location. It is more specific in pinpointing the proximity.

Examples:

I live near here, just a few blocks away.
Do you know the Smiths? They live near here.

Alternatives:

I live close to here.
I live in this neighborhood.
I live not far from here.
I live just around the corner.
I live a stone's throw away.

I live nearby

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker lives in close proximity to a certain place without specifying the exact distance. It is a more general statement of living close by.

Examples:

I live nearby, so I can come over quickly.
There's a grocery store nearby.

Alternatives:

I live close by.
I live in the vicinity.
I live in the neighborhood.
I live just around the corner.
I live a stone's throw away.

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