noun · neutral
proximity
UK/prɒkˈsɪməti/US/prɑːkˈsɪməti/pro·XIM·i·ty
The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; nearness.
Examples
“The apartment's proximity to the metro makes it attractive to commuters.”
“Proximity to green spaces is often mentioned as a key benefit of suburban living.”
“The success of the shop owes much to its proximity to a busy square.”
Band 8 sentence
“The proximity of high-quality schools and shops significantly increases property values in that district.”
Collocations
- in close proximity to
- proximity to public transport
Word family
Common mistakes
The school is in proximity with the park.→The school is in proximity to the park.
There are many proximities between the two towns.→There are many similarities between the two towns.
Say it for a higher band
5near→6closeness→7+proximity
Synonyms
closeness
Easily confused
closeness
“The closeness of the station makes commuting much easier.”
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