proximity
gb/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/ us/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/
B2
English
~ 9600
közelség
NOUN
B2
1
közelség
B2
Usage pattern:
in close proximity to [something]
The hotel’s proximity to the airport makes it very convenient for travelers.
A szálloda azért nagyon kényelmes az utazók számára, mert közel van a repülőtérhez.
Because of their close proximity to the river, the houses are at risk of flooding.
A folyó közvetlen közelsége miatt a házakat árvízveszély fenyegeti.
The chairs are placed in close proximity so that everyone can hear the speaker.
Living in such close proximity to a busy road can be noisy and stressful.
Learner examples
Our school is in close proximity to the train station.
Az iskolánk a vasútállomás közvetlen közelében van.
I like this apartment because of its proximity to my office.
Azért tetszik ez a lakás, mert közel van az irodámhoz.
There is a park in close proximity to my house.
The two cars were parked in very close proximity.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"proximity of"* instead of *"proximity to"*, as in *"the proximity of the station"*. The natural pattern is *"proximity to"*: *"the station’s proximity to the hotel"* or *"the hotel is in close proximity to the station"*. Another point: some teachers call *"close proximity"* redundant, but it is very common and acceptable in real usage.
Meaning
nearness in physical space
Collocations
in close proximity
|in proximity to
|physical proximity
|geographic proximity
|proximity to the city
|proximity sensor
Synonyms
nearness (Slightly more general and a bit less formal; very common in everyday speech.)
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closeness (Can describe physical distance but also emotional distance; a bit broader than “proximity”.)
Antonyms
distance (Focuses on how far things are apart, the opposite of being near.)
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remoteness (Suggests being far away, often isolated or hard to reach.)
Themes
space
|travel
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of being very near to something in place.
The state or fact of being near in physical space.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
közelség
B2
Usage pattern:
proximity to [something abstract]
Their political influence comes from their proximity to senior government officials.
Politikai befolyásuk abból fakad, hogy közel állnak magas rangú kormányzati tisztviselőkhöz.
The emotional proximity between the characters makes the novel very powerful.
A szereplők közötti érzelmi közelség nagyon erőteljessé teszi a regényt.
Because of the temporal proximity of the two disasters, people linked them in their minds.
Her proximity to the project gave her a deep understanding of the risks involved.
Learner examples
His proximity to power helped him get the job.
A hatalomhoz való közelsége segített neki megszerezni az állást.
The proximity of these two events in time is not a coincidence.
Ennek a két eseménynek az időbeli közelsége nem véletlen.
There is a strong proximity between these ideas.
Their social proximity made it easy for them to become friends.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *"proximity"* when *"relationship"* or *"connection"* is more natural in everyday speech, for example saying *"proximity between the two people"* in casual conversation. *"Proximity"* for emotional or social closeness sounds formal and is more common in academic or professional writing.
Meaning
closeness in time or relation
Collocations
temporal proximity
|emotional proximity
|social proximity
|proximity to power
|proximity to death
|proximity of events
Synonyms
closeness (Can describe emotional or relational nearness; less formal than “proximity”.)
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affinity (Suggests a natural liking or strong connection, not just neutral nearness.)
Antonyms
distance (Used figuratively to describe lack of connection or separation in time or relationship.)
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dissimilarity (Stresses being unlike or different, the opposite of being close in nature.)
Themes
time
|relationships
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A state of being very close in time, relationship, or similarity, not in place.
The state of being closely connected or near in time, relationship, or similarity rather than physical space.
Grammar
Dictionary form
proximity
IPA
GB/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/
US/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/
Syllables & stress
prox - im - ity (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (im)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: proximity
- Plural: proximities, proximity
Word family
Forms
proximities
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
proximate
adjective
Expressions
in close proximity to
1/ˈɪn klˈoʊs pɹɑksˈɪmɪti tə/
fixed phrase
very near to something
Very near to something or someone in place.
Examples
- Several restaurants are in close proximity to the office.
- The playground is in close proximity to the main road, so parents must watch their children carefully.
in proximity to
1/ˈɪn pɹɑksˈɪmɪti tə/
fixed phrase
formal
near to something
Near to something in place, time, or relationship, used in a formal style.
Examples
- The chemicals should not be stored in proximity to any open flame.
- Several important decisions were made in proximity to the election.
proximity effect
1/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
technical
distance-related change in signal
A change in how something works or sounds because it is very near to something else, especially in science or audio.
Examples
- Singers must control the proximity effect when they move closer to the microphone.
- Engineers adjusted the design to reduce the proximity effect between the two components.
proximity sensor
1/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti sˈɛnsɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
device that detects nearby objects
An electronic part that can tell when something is close, without touching it.
Examples
- The phone’s screen turns off when the proximity sensor detects your face.
- Automatic doors use a proximity sensor to open when someone approaches.