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vicinity

/vi'siniti/
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Word: Vicinity

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: "Vicinity" refers to the area that is nearby or surrounding a particular place. It means the region close to a specific location.

Usage Instructions:
  • When you use "vicinity," you are usually talking about something that is near or close to something else. It can be used for both specific locations and general areas.
Example Sentences:
  1. Basic Usage: "The bookstore is in the vicinity of the library."

    • This means the bookstore is located near the library.
  2. Advanced Usage: "The plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville."

    • Here, it indicates that the crash happened close to Asheville, but not necessarily in the city itself.
Word Variants:
  • Vicinal (adjective): Relating to or located in the vicinity.
    • Example: "The vicinal roads were often busy during rush hour."
Different Meanings:

While "vicinity" primarily refers to an area nearby, it can also imply a sense of closeness in a broader context, such as emotional proximity in some discussions.

Synonyms:
  • Area
  • Neighborhood
  • Locale
  • Region
  • Surroundings
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "In the neighborhood": This phrase can be used similarly to "in the vicinity."

    • Example: "I live in the neighborhood, so I can help you."
  • "In the area": This expression also means being close to a certain location.

    • Example: "I’ll be in the area tomorrow, can we meet?"
Summary:

In summary, "vicinity" is a noun that describes the surrounding or nearby region of a place. It is useful when you want to talk about something that is nearby without being specific about the exact location.

Noun
  1. a surrounding or nearby region
    • the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville
    • it is a rugged locality
    • he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood
    • I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods

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