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nearby way
[/ˈnɪr.baɪ weɪ/]
noun phrase
pl: nearby ways
caminho próximo
1.
a route or path that is located close by or in close proximity
We took the nearby way to avoid traffic on the main highway.
Pegamos o caminho próximo para evitar o trânsito na rodovia principal.
2.
a convenient alternative route in the immediate vicinity
The nearby way through the park is shorter than the main street.
O caminho próximo pelo parque é mais curto que a rua principal.
Synonyms
shortcut
alternate route
side road
back way
Antonyms
main route
distant path
long way
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caminho próximo
standard usage
São Paulo
caminho perto
informal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
caminho ali perto
colloquial variant
Portugal
caminho próximo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the nearby way
go by a nearby way
find a nearby way around
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