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 contract called for the deal to close by April 30, shortly after a dismal ski season. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 6 July 2026

Drink a glass of cold water before bed and keep another close by. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

The airport is also conveniently close by, making the Westin a popular choice for those looking for a peaceful and pretty place to rest before or after a flight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

In the images, shared by TMZ, the actor could be seen touching Brown's chin and walking close by him on an outing in Los Angeles. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for close by

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