Thesaurus / close by
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synonyms for close by
- adjacent
- adjoining
- immediate
- nearby
- neighboring
- warm
- abutting
- bordering
- burning
- close
- nigh
- ready
- touching
- abreast
- along toward
- alongside
- approximal
- around
- at close quarters
- available
- beside
- close shave
- close-at-hand
- close-by
- conterminous
- contiguous
- convenient
- hair's breadth
- handy
- in close proximity
- near-at-hand
- next door
- not remote
- practically
- proximal
- proximate
- side-by-side
- vincinal
- within stone's throw
- adjacent
- neighboring
- close
- close-at-hand
- close-by
- contiguous
- convenient
- handy
- immediate
- proximate
- ready
- accessible
- available
- handy
- immediate
- adjacent
- adjoining
- all around
- at elbows
- at fingertips
- at hand
- central
- close
- close-at-hand
- close-by
- contiguous
- easy to reach
- in neighborhood
- next
- next door
- nigh
- on deck
- on tap
- under one's nose
- within reach
- accessible
- available
- close-by
- convenient
- close
- ready
- adjacent
- at hand
- close-at-hand
- near
- near-at-hand
- on hand
- within reach
- along the side of
- apace with
- at the side of
- beside
- by
- by the side of
- close at hand
- close-by
- equal with
- in company with
- next to
- parallel to
- side by side
antonyms for close by
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How to use close by in a sentence
Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.
SQUINTY THE COMICAL PIGRICHARD BARNUMOn the upper part of the stem the whorls are very close together, but they are more widely separated at the lower portion.
HOW TO KNOW THE FERNSS. LEONARD BASTINAll along the highways and by-paths of our literature we encounter much that pertains to this "queen of plants."
TOBACCO; ITS HISTORY, VARIETIES, CULTURE, MANUFACTURE AND COMMERCEE. R. BILLINGS.It was close upon twelve o'clock, and the "Rooms" had been open to the public for two hours.
ROSEMARY IN SEARCH OF A FATHERC. N. WILLIAMSONIn the close relation and affection of these last days, the sense of alienation and antagonism faded from both their hearts.
RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSONHe passed the latter part of his life in poverty, and towards the close of it, was confined in a madhouse.
THE EVERY DAY BOOK OF HISTORY AND CHRONOLOGYJOEL MUNSELLJohn was baptizing at a large pool called Ænon-by-Saleim,—probably allegorical, meaning “Fountain of Repose.”
SOLOMON AND SOLOMONIC LITERATUREMONCURE DANIEL CONWAY“The British Raj is doomed,” she muttered, lowering her voice, and bringing her magnificent eyes close to his.
THE RED YEARLOUIS TRACYNow, he chose a small table in a corner of the balcony, close to the glass screen.
ROSEMARY IN SEARCH OF A FATHERC. N. WILLIAMSONThe two were standing together before the fire; Bernard watched Mrs. Vivian close the door softly behind her.
CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMESWORDS RELATED TO CLOSE BY
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