Closeby

prep

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Definitions

Preposition
  1. 1
    Alternative form of close by. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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closenighaboutaroundaround the cornerat hand

Example

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"Lorenzo doesn't have closeby neighbors."

Etymology

From close + by; compare nearby.

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