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 similar and can be used interchangeably. Close can also mean physically touching or almost touching.
- 2Adjacent refers to being next to or adjoining something else, but not necessarily close in distance.
Effective Usage of near, close, adjacent
- 1Giving Directions: Use near and close to give directions to a location.
- 2Describing Locations: Use adjacent to describe the location of an object or place in relation to another.
- 3Comparing Distances: Use these antonyms to compare distances between two objects or places.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of far are near, close, and adjacent. Use near and close interchangeably to describe a short distance, while adjacent describes being next to or adjoining something else. Use these words to give directions, describe locations, and compare distances.
