proximity

noun
UK: /prɒkˈsɪm.ə.ti/
US: /prɑːkˈsɪm.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state of being near in space or time.

    1. The shops are in close proximity to my house.
    2. The effectiveness of the security system is related to the proximity of guards to the entrance.

  2. The degree to which one thing is near to another.

    1. I like the proximity of the hotel to the beach.
    2. Living in close proximity to a major airport has both advantages and disadvantages, like noise.

Synonyms

vicinity adjacency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proximity" in English means: The state of being near in space or time., The degree to which one thing is near to another..

The phonetic transcription of "proximity" is /prɒkˈsɪm.ə.ti/ in British English and /prɑːkˈsɪm.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proximity": vicinity, adjacency.

Example usage of "proximity": "The shops are in close proximity to my house.". More examples on the page.