📍 PROXIMITY: Close Encounters of the Word Kind
Ever wondered about the beauty of being close? Get in PROXIMITY with this new word!
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proximity
Here is a humorous quote using our new word (proximity): The longest absence is less perilous to love than the terrible trials of incessant proximity. 🤣 🤣 🤣 (Attributed to Vincent Millay.)
ℹ️ Part of speech
proximity is a NOUN.
🗣️ Pronunciation
proximity is pronounced /prɒk.ˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ or prok-SIM-ih-tee.
📚️ Definition
proximity means nearness in space, time, or relationship. Example: The proximity of the park to my house makes it a convenient place to exercise.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of proximity in usage:
Luca chose the apartment for its proximity to his office.
Taylor Swift's sudden proximity startled her fans.
In the proximity of the school, there are several good coffee shops.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz
Time to check your understanding!
proximity most nearly means
(A) hostility
(B) closure
(C) nearness
(D) distance
(E) alienation
And one more:
In which sentence is the word proximity used most correctly?
(A) I have a proximity for getting things done on time.
(B) He stood in proximity to the stage.
(C) We measured the proximity in litres.
(D) They expressed their proximity over the incident.
(E) The proximity was filled with anticipation.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips!
The term proximity comes from the Latin word 'proximitas', which means 'nearness'. It's often used in the context of physical closeness, but it can also be used to refer to closeness in time or relation.
✅ Quiz answer/s
The answers are:
C, nearness.
B, He stood in proximity to the stage.
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