proximate

adjective
UK: /ˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/
US: /ˈprɑːk.sə.mət/

  1. Very near or close in position or time.

    1. The library is proximate to the school, just across the street from it.
    2. The end of the year is proximate, and everyone is looking forward to a break from studies.

  2. Closely related; similar in nature or quality.

    1. The two languages are proximate, sharing many words and grammatical structures.
    2. Although different, the goals of the two projects are proximate and mutually supportive.

  3. Being next in a series; occurring in a sequence.

    1. The proximate cause of the fire was determined to be faulty wiring in the kitchen.
    2. The proximate step in the process involves gathering all the necessary documents for review.

Synonyms

adjacent related close akin nearby impending near

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proximate" in English means: Very near or close in position or time., Closely related; similar in nature or quality., Being next in a series; occurring in a sequence..

The phonetic transcription of "proximate" is /ˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/ in British English and /ˈprɑːk.sə.mət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proximate": adjacent, related, close, akin, nearby, impending, near.

Example usage of "proximate": "The library is proximate to the school, just across the street from it.". More examples on the page.