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proximity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɑːkˈsɪməti/ · UK /prɒkˈsɪməti/

proximity means: The state of being close to someone or something in place, time, or relationship.

noun

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The state of being close to someone or something in place, time, or relationship.

  • We chose the hotel for its proximity to the beach.
  • The two events occurred in close proximity.
  • Their physical proximity made quiet conversation possible.

How to use it: proximity to someone/something (The hotel’s proximity to the station makes it convenient.); in close proximity to someone/something (The houses stand in close proximity to the river.)

Similar words: nearness, closeness

Opposites: distance

Common phrases: close proximity, proximity to something, in proximity

Questions about proximity

What does proximity mean?

The state of being close to someone or something in place, time, or relationship.

What is proximity in other languages?

Türkçe: yakınlık · Español: proximidad · Français: proximité · Deutsch: Nähe · Italiano: prossimità · 日本語: 近さ

How do you pronounce proximity?

In American English /prɑːkˈsɪməti/; in British English /prɒkˈsɪməti/.

How do you use proximity in a sentence?

We chose the hotel for its proximity to the beach. The two events occurred in close proximity.

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