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

Local institutions — already facing shortages of foreign currency and tight liquidity — must raise capital to finance such a sale, but MTN expects the transaction to close by year-end. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

There was a report that he was seen gambling at a casino while the rest of his team was close by, playing a game. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The Ria Formosa Natural Park is close by and offers plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and trails to walk around its lagoons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Courtesy of Airbnb / OA (OddAtelier) Entertainment Superstardom at JENNIE’s scale requires a certain distance, but for three nights this September, a lucky handful of travelers can get close by booking an Airbnb. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for close by

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