Definitions and Examples of present, nearby, adjacent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Existing or occurring now; in the moment.
Example
She was happy to be present at her friend's wedding.
At or to a short distance away; close at hand.
Example
The grocery store is nearby, so we can walk there.
Next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The hotel room was adjacent to the noisy elevator, so it was hard to sleep.
Key Differences: present vs nearby vs adjacent
- 1Present refers to something that exists or occurs now.
- 2Nearby refers to something that is close at hand or a short distance away.
- 3Adjacent refers to something that is next to or adjoining something else.
Effective Usage of present, nearby, adjacent
- 1Spatial Relationships: Use present, nearby, and adjacent to describe the location of objects or people.
- 2Time References: Use present to refer to the current time, and nearby and adjacent to refer to events that are happening soon or in the future.
- 3Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to add variety and clarity to descriptions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Present refers to something that exists or occurs now, nearby refers to something that is close at hand or a short distance away, and adjacent refers to something that is next to or adjoining something else. Use these words to describe spatial relationships, time references, and add variety and clarity to writing.
