hard by

Definitions

Very close or near to a place.

Immediately adjacent to.

Examples

The old cottage stands hard by the river, where the water flows gently over the stones.

He built his workshop hard by the village square so that customers could easily find him.

Synonyms

close by nearby at hand in close proximity adjacent just around the corner within reach

Antonyms

far away at a distance remote far off miles away out of reach distant