Preposition
Close, near, nearby: in proximity (to).
With a noun-phrase complement.
She lives close by us.
With no explicit complement.
There isn't any good source of water close by.
With the preposition to introducing a noun-phrase complement.
He waited close by to the store.
Preceding and modifying a noun.
The close-by family members tried to help.
France is delighted at this new opportunity to show the world that when one has the will one can succeed in joining peoples who have been brought close by history. François Mitterrand
Badness you can get easily, in quantity: the road is smooth, and it lies close by. But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to it, and rough at first. But when you come to the top, then it is easy, even though it is hard. Hesiod
Casper Wyo., population 18,000 when I was born, was large enough to hold the surprises of civilization, but small enough that the prairie was close by - for some in our town, right out the front door - stretching on forever, under the great curving sky. Lynne Cheney
May I ask those who have not differed with me to join with me in this same spirit towards those who have? And now, let me close by asking three hearty cheers for our brave soldiers and seamen, and their gallant and skillful commanders. Abraham Lincoln
Water from far away is no good for a fire close by. Chinese Proverb
Never judge a reindeer from close by when you got it from a rich man because you may find that some of the antlers are missing. Finnish Proverb