By here
preposition
Close to this location.
The store is right by here, just around the corner.
Often appears as...
- just by here
- close by here
adverb
Passing through or past this location.
If you're driving by here later, could you pick up some groceries?
Often appears as...
- driving by here
- walking by here
preposition
By means of this place.
The tour goes by here so you will see the historic building.
Often appears as...
- tour goes by here
- passes by here
preposition
Close to this location.
The store is right by here, just around the corner.
Often appears as...
- just by here
- close by here
adverb
Passing through or past this location.
If you're driving by here later, could you pick up some groceries?
Often appears as...
- driving by here
- walking by here
preposition
By means of this place.
The tour goes by here so you will see the historic building.
Often appears as...
- tour goes by here
- passes by here
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Proximity
Use 'by here' to stress that something is very close to the speaker's current location.
Don't worry about parking; there's a lot just by here.
Pro Tip 2/3Imply Walking Distance
'By here' often implies that you can easily walk to the mentioned place from your current location.
The cafe is close by here; it's only a five-minute walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Clarify Direction
Combine 'by here' with gestures to help someone understand exactly where something is.
The restroom is right by here—just over there, behind that door.
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