Advanced English Word of the Day
vicinityDefinitions
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| vicinity | |
| 1. n. proximity; the state of being near. |  |
| There was a crackling sound in the vicinity of my right ear. | |
| 2. n. neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area. | |
| There is a hurricane in the vicinity of the Bahamas. | |
| 3. n. approximate size or amount. | |
| I weigh in the vicinity of 80kg. | |
Example Sentences
| There are no hospitals in the vicinity of his house. I heard that recently a good pastry shop opened in the vicinity of the stadium. From the marks upon the bark of the trees, and other indications, he judged that there were numerous bears in the vicinity. |
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