upbye
/ʌpˈbaɪ/
adverb
- A short distance away; nearby, especially in a slightly higher or more elevated position. (Alternative spelling of 'upby'.)
- The old chapel stands upbye the village, on a small hill.
- He built his workshop upbye the barn, close to the main house.
- The sheep were grazing upbye the ridge, just out of sight.
preposition
- Near or beside something, especially in an upward direction. (Alternative spelling of 'upby'.)
- The path runs upbye the cliff edge, so be careful.
- The garden is upbye the house, with a lovely view of the valley.
- We set up camp upbye the river, under the shade of the trees.
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