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proximity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of proximity

the state or condition of being near

  • the proximity of the curtains to the fireplace was a cause of concern for the safety inspector
Synonyms of proximity

adjacency, closeness, contiguity, immediacy, nearness, propinquity, vicinity
Words Related to proximity

abutment, juxtaposition
Antonyms of proximity

distance, remoteness

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