The Opposite(Antonym) of “faraway”
The antonyms of faraway are nearby, close, and adjacent. These antonyms describe distances between two objects or places. Nearby and close indicate a short distance, while adjacent means next to or adjoining something else.
Definitions and Examples of nearby, close, adjacent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Located at a short distance from something else.
Example
There is a park nearby where we can have a picnic.
At a short distance in space or time.
Example
The store is close to our house, so we can walk there.
Next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The hotel room was adjacent to the swimming pool.
Key Differences: nearby vs close vs adjacent
- 1Nearby refers to a location that is close by, but not necessarily touching or adjacent to something else.
- 2Close refers to a location that is very near or touching something else.
- 3Adjacent refers to a location that is next to or adjoining something else.
Effective Usage of nearby, close, adjacent
- 1Giving Directions: Use these antonyms to give directions to someone who is unfamiliar with the area.
- 2Describing Locations: Use these antonyms to describe the location of an object or place.
- 3Planning Trips: Use these antonyms to plan trips and decide on destinations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of faraway are nearby, close, and adjacent. Use nearby to describe a location that is close by, but not necessarily touching or adjacent to something else. Use close to describe a location that is very near or touching something else. Use adjacent to describe a location that is next to or adjoining something else. These antonyms can be used for giving directions, describing locations, and planning trips.
