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close byat a short distance away; nearby

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: at a short distance away; nearby

Pronunciation (IPA): /kloʊs baɪ/

Korean meaning: 가까이에, 근처에

Korean pronunciation: 클**로우**스 바**이**

Example Sentences

  • Don't worry, I'll be close by if you need help with your presentation.
  • My mother-in-law lives close by, which means surprise visits every day!
  • The pizza delivery guy said he's close by, but that was two hours ago.

close by

ADVERB

//kloʊs baɪ//

at a short distance away; nearby

close by concept
💡 Concept

a young child climbs on colorful playground equipment while looking back toward their mother. The mother sits on a park bench positioned just a few steps away from the playground. She can easily reach her child by taking only two or three steps forward. The mother waves and smiles while maintaining her comfortable position on the nearby bench. Other families enjoy the park with parents positioned within easy walking distance of their playing children. people staying at a short distance away from each other

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🎵 Rhyme

As planes fly by, your standby crew stays close by!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kloʊs baɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/kləʊs baɪ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

close는 라틴어 'clausus'(닫힌)에서 유래되었고, by는 고대 영어 'bi'(옆에)에서 왔습니다. 두 단어가 결합되어 '가까이 있는' 의미가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

nearbystandbyfly by
nearby
standby
fly by

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📝Examples

Don't worry, I'll be close by if you need help with your presentation.

😄 Fun example

My mother-in-law lives close by, which means surprise visits every day!

😄 Fun example

The pizza delivery guy said he's close by, but that was two hours ago.

😄 Fun example

Keep your friends close, but keep your snacks closer by.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

nearbynearadjacentneighboringwithin reach

Antonyms

far awaydistantremote

Related

vicinityproximityneighborhoodaround