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close-by

[ klohs-bahy ]
/ ˈkloʊsˈbaɪ /
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adjective
nearby; adjacent; neighboring.
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Origin of close-by

First recorded in 1620–30
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How to use close-by in a sentence

  • "It is a will," said Mr. Closeby, as he rolled out a sheet of parchment he had taken the precaution to bring.

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