close by

phrase

: at a short distance away

Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by.

They're building a school close by.

Examples of close by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

The historic and tourist-friendly village of Begur is also close by. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Damage tends to vary along the path, so one area may face more destruction than another close by, the NWS said. — Aubrey Wright, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2026

The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, the companies said. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for close by

• abscissae
• adonai
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi