This is the 7752nd most frequent Dutch word.
dichtbij
Close by.
Here, 'dichtbij' is used as an adverb to describe the relative location between the house and the school.
Mijn huis is dichtbij de school.
My house is near the school.
In this sentence, 'dichtbij' is used as an adverb indicating movement towards a closer position.
Kom dichtbij zodat je het beter kunt zien.
Come near so you can see it better.
‘Dichtbij’ functions here as an adjective describing the proximity of the parking location.