close-by

[klohs-bahy]

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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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neighboring immediate warm adjoining adjacent nearby accessible available handy burning touching ready close bordering abutting nigh abreast alongside around beside

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