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proximity

/prɒkˈsɪməti/
prox · im · i · ty prɒk · ˈsɪm · ə · ti
English Definition
n. nearness; closeness; vicinity
中文释义
接近，邻近
Significado en Español
proximidad
한국어 뜻
근접
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự gần gũi
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Example Sentence

The house is in close proximity to the school.

这所房子靠近学校。

Synonyms
nearness closeness vicinity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
proxim(close) + ity → close, adjacent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “proximity”:

  1. A distance
  2. B vicinity
  3. C remoteness
  4. D separation
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B — vicinity. “proximity” means n. nearness; closeness; vicinity

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In the context of urban development, it is important to consider the __________ of residential areas to essential services such as hospitals and schools.

  1. A remoteness
  2. B distance
  3. C proximity
  4. D isolation
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C — proximity. “proximity” means n. nearness; closeness; vicinity

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Common questions about “proximity”

What does “proximity” mean?

proximity — n. nearness; closeness; vicinity. In Chinese: 接近，邻近.

How do you pronounce “proximity”?

proximity is pronounced /prɒkˈsɪməti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: prox · im · i · ty.

How do you use “proximity” in a sentence?

The house is in close proximity to the school. (这所房子靠近学校。)

What are synonyms for “proximity”?

nearness, closeness, vicinity — all close in meaning to proximity (n. nearness; closeness; vicinity).

Is “proximity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. proximity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “proximity”?

proxim(close) + ity → close, adjacent

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