close by

US /kloʊs baɪ/

UK /kloʊs baɪ/

1.

near in space or time

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The store is close by, just a few blocks away.

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Keep your phone close by in case I call.

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nearby at hand close at hand within reach accessible convenient

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closed closely close close in close-knit close-set close-cropped