close-by
Origin of close-by
Words nearby close-by
MORE ABOUT CLOSE-BY
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)
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How is close-by used in real life?
Close-by is a common word used to describe someone or something that is physically near.
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— 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
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Which of the following is NOT a synonym of close-by?
A. nearby
B. neighboring
C. far
D. adjacent