Definitions and Examples of nearby, close, adjacent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Located close to something else; not far away.
Example
There's a great restaurant nearby that serves delicious food.
At a short distance from something else; near.
Example
The store is close to the park, so we can walk there after our picnic.
Next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The hotel room was adjacent to the pool, so we could easily go for a swim whenever we wanted.
Key Differences: nearby vs close vs adjacent
- 1Nearby refers to a location that is close to another location, but it does not necessarily imply a specific direction or distance.
- 2Close implies a shorter distance than nearby and often conveys a sense of physical proximity.
- 3Adjacent means next to or adjoining something else, and it suggests a direct connection or relationship between two objects or locations.
Effective Usage of nearby, close, adjacent
- 1Giving Directions: Use nearby and close to indicate the location of a place or object.
- 2Describing Relationships: Use adjacent to describe the relationship between two objects or locations.
- 3Writing Descriptions: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to create vivid descriptions of places and objects.
Remember this!
The antonyms of afield are nearby, close, and adjacent. These words convey a sense of proximity or closeness to a particular location or object. Use them to give directions, describe relationships, and create vivid descriptions of places and objects.