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close-by
[ klohs-bahy ]
adjective
- nearby; adjacent; neighboring.
Word History and Origins
Origin of close-by1
Example Sentences
"We don't have a close-by beach to go to," the 20-year-old says.
A spokesperson for the Indian Air Force told Reuters that it will "deploy comprehensive measures for integrated aerospace defence in the Delhi and close-by areas."
Locals have taken to praying by the sports center in the close-by city of Crotone, where coffins sit, waiting for burial.
Other close-by trails wend past waterfalls, huge Douglas fir trees in this Valley of the Giants and what’s been called the world’s largest Sitka spruce.
“The most intense area of drought is centered in northern Montgomery and Frederick Counties, Md., with a very strong gradient seen to very wet areas in close-by D.C.,”
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What does close-by mean?
Close-by describes someone or something that is physically near, as in The coffee shop close-by my office is always crowded, so I walk a few more blocks to get coffee.
What is considered close-by is highly subjective. For example, if most restaurants are a 15-minute drive away from you, a restaurant that is only 2 minutes away is close-by in comparison. If you usually walk at least 20 minutes to get anywhere, then a place that is only 5 minutes away is close-by.
Close-by is also used to describe something as accessible. Keeping something close-by means keeping it within reach or in the same general area. For example, you might keep your mobile phone close-by your person, such as in a purse or bag, so that you can quickly grab it.
Close-by is sometimes spelled closeby.
Example: If you need to pick up more nails, I think there’s a hardware store close-by.
Where does close-by come from?
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What are some other forms related to close-by?
- closeby (alternative spelling)
What are some synonyms for close-by?
What are some words that share a root or word element with close-by?
What are some words that often get used in discussing close-by?
How is close-by used in real life?
Close-by is a common word used to describe someone or something that is physically near.
Very happy to confirm I’m gonna be at @MCMComicCon / @VidFestUK again this May 25th-27th with new merch (beep beep plushies, anyone?), plenty of hugs to go around, and a shiny new @CrashZoomToon table close-by!
— Thomas ‘TomSka’ Ridgewell (@thetomska) April 27, 2018
My cousin has a 2 year old and a pitbull that's been there before she was born. You dare not make her cry if that beast is close-by. And he sleeps on the floor beneath her bed so even before the baby monitor tells us she's awake, Boss will. Literally follows her around. Cutest.
— Chioma Agwuegbo (@ChiomaChuka) January 18, 2021
People of LONDON, we've hidden a Gold Lost Lager can near Zone 1… are you close-by?#LostAndFound
— BrewDog (@BrewDog) May 31, 2021
Try using close-by!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of close-by?
A. nearby
B. neighboring
C. far
D. adjacent
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