vicinity
word
/vəˈsɪnəti/
vuh-SI-nuh-dee
/vɪsˈɪnɪti/
vi-SI-ni-tee
Definition
The area near or surrounding a particular place; the state of being close to something.
Usage & Nuances
'Vicinity' is formal and often used in news, law, or announcements. Common phrases: 'in the vicinity of', 'the immediate vicinity'. Not for talking about inside a place, but rather the area nearby. Don't confuse with 'neighborhood' (which refers to a residential area).
Spanish: vecindad - proximidadPortuguese (BR): vizinhança - proximidadePortuguese (PT): vizinhança - proximidadeChinese (Simplified): 附近Chinese (Traditional): 附近Hindi: आस-पास - निकटताArabic: منطقة مجاورة - قربBengali: আশপাশ - পার্শ্ববর্তী এলাকাRussian: окресности - район поблизостиJapanese: 近辺 - 付近Vietnamese: vùng lân cận - khu vực gầnKorean: 인근 - 근처Turkish: civarı - yakın çevreUrdu: قریب - نزدیکیIndonesian: sekitar - daerah sekitar
Example Sentences
The school is in the vicinity of the park.
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There are many shops in the vicinity.
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No one was seen in the vicinity after midnight.
basic
He lives somewhere in the vicinity, but I don't know his exact address.
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Police searched the vicinity for any signs of the missing cat.
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If you're ever in the vicinity, drop by for a coffee!
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