close by

prep, adv, adj — 3 senses

close by

prep

1

Close, near, nearby: in proximity (to).

She lives close by us.

close by

adv

1

Close, near, nearby: in proximity (to).

There isn't any good source of water close by.
He waited close by to the store.

close by

adj

1

Close, near, nearby: in proximity (to).

The close-by family members tried to help.

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