Definitions and Examples of near, close, adjacent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
At a short distance in space or time.
Example
The grocery store is near my house.
At a short distance in space or time; near.
Example
The restaurant is close to the movie theater.
Next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The hotel room was adjacent to the swimming pool.
Key Differences: near vs close vs adjacent
- 1Near and close are interchangeable and describe a short distance.
- 2Adjacent describes something that is next to or adjoining something else.
Effective Usage of near, close, adjacent
- 1Giving Directions: Use near or close to indicate a short distance.
- 2Describing Locations: Use adjacent to describe something that is next to or adjoining something else.
- 3Comparing Distances: Use these antonyms to compare distances between two objects or places.
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Remember this!
The antonyms near and close describe a short distance, while adjacent implies proximity or being next to something. Use these words to give directions, describe locations, and compare distances between two objects or places.
