close by

adverb
UK: /ˌkləʊs ˈbaɪ/
US: /ˌkloʊs ˈbaɪ/

  1. Near in distance or time; not far away.

    1. The shop is close by, just around the corner.
    2. If you're ever close by, please feel free to visit our new office.

  2. Located very near to a particular place.

    1. There's a park close by the school.
    2. We decided to live close by to my elderly mother, so we can help her.

Synonyms

near nearby adjacent
close by adjective

  1. Located physically near; nearby.

    1. Is there a bank close by?
    2. A gas station is located close by in case you need to refuel the car.
close by phrasal-verb

  1. To approach or move nearer to someone or something.

    1. I felt him close by in the crowd.
    2. The police are closing by on the suspect who robbed the convenience store.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "close by" in English means: Near in distance or time; not far away., Located very near to a particular place..

The phonetic transcription of "close by" is /ˌkləʊs ˈbaɪ/ in British English and /ˌkloʊs ˈbaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "close by": near, nearby, adjacent.

Example usage of "close by": "The shop is close by, just around the corner.". More examples on the page.