in the vicinity
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/ɪn ðə vɪˈsɪnɪti/
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Near something, in the surrounding area.
Examples
A new library will open in the vicinity next spring.
There is a park in the vicinity of my apartment.
The police set up a checkpoint in the vicinity of the main road.
We heard some construction noise in the vicinity last night.
The hotel is located in the vicinity of the airport.
Similar words
nearby
in the area
close by
Meanings
Examples
There is a park in the vicinity of my apartment.
The hotel is located in the vicinity of the airport.
Several restaurants are situated in the vicinity of the stadium.
We heard some construction noise in the vicinity last night.
The police set up a checkpoint in the vicinity of the main road.
A new library will open in the vicinity next spring.
Similar words
nearby
close by
in the area
FAQ
What does in the vicinity mean?
It means near something, in the surrounding area.
How is in the vicinity used to describe location?
It refers to the area that is close to a particular place.
Is in the vicinity the same as nearby?
Yes, it is synonymous with nearby.
Can in the vicinity be used for non-physical contexts?
No, it is used for physical, spatial contexts only.
What are synonyms for in the vicinity?
nearby, close by, and in the area.
When should I use in the vicinity instead of close by?
Use it when you want a neutral phrase rather than the more informal close by.
Does in the vicinity imply a specific distance?
It implies closeness but does not specify an exact distance.
Is in the vicinity formal or informal?
It has a neutral register, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Can you give an example sentence with in the vicinity?
The hotel is in the vicinity of the museum.
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