This is the 807th most frequent Polish word.
niedaleko
"Not far" or "nearby."
The word 'niedaleko' is used here to indicate proximity.
Mieszkam niedaleko szkoły.
I live not far from the school.
The word 'niedaleko' is used here to specify the area of activity.
Spacerowaliśmy niedaleko rzeki.
We were walking near the river.
The word 'niedaleko' is used here to describe a location relative to another.