close by

See also: closeby

English

Alternative forms

• close-by, closeby

Preposition

close by

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

   She lives close by us.

Adverb

close by (comparative more close by, superlative most close by)

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

   There isn't any good source of water close by.

   He waited close by to the store.

Adjective

close by (comparative more close by, superlative most close by)

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

   The close-by family members tried to help.