Spatial Relationships

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the state of being near or close to something in distance or time

  • The proximity of the new office building to public transportation is a major selling point for employees.
  • I love living in this neighborhood because of its proximity to all the best restaurants.
  • We should totally hang out this weekend since we're in such close proximity.
  • The proximity of their friendship was evident in the way they always finished each other's sentences.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'adjoins' is a verb that means to be next to or in contact with something.

  • The property adjoins a public park, providing residents with a beautiful view.
  • Our backyard adjoins the neighbor's, so we often chat over the fence.
  • The cool thing about our dorm rooms is that they adjoin, making it easy to hang out with friends.
  • In the novel, the protagonist's journey adjoins with that of the antagonist, leading to a dramatic climax.