noun · neutral
proximity
UK/prɒkˈsɪməti/US/prɑːkˈsɪməti/pro·XIM·i·ty
Band 7+speakingtask2
the state of being near in space or time
Examples
“The house's proximity to the school makes it ideal for families.”
“One advantage of city living is the proximity of shops and services.”
“Property prices often reflect proximity to public transport.”
Band 8 sentence
“The proximity of essential services to residential areas significantly improves quality of life.”
Collocations
- proximity to
- in close proximity
Word family
proximate adjapproximately adv
Common mistakes
The proximity of the school is good.→The proximity to the school is good.
I like the proximity with my office.→I like the proximity to my office.
Say it for a higher band
5near(ness)→6closeness→7+proximity
Synonyms
closeness
Easily confused
closeness
“The closeness of the station is convenient for commuters.”
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