Meaning & use
proximity
The state or quality of being physically near or close to something else.
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The hotel's proximity to the airport made our early flight much easier.
Living in close proximity to my siblings helps us see each other often.
A note on using this word
Proximity almost always appears with "to" or as part of the phrase "in proximity," and it can describe physical, emotional, or relational closeness.
Words with a similar meaning
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