B1noun 5K

Vicinity

UK //vɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ti// US //vɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ti// Pronunciation

Definition

The area surrounding a particular place.

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In simple words: The area near a place.

Examples

• There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel.
• The police are searching for clues in the vicinity of the crime scene.
• Students are encouraged to explore the vicinity of their campus.
• We found a beautiful park in our vicinity.
• In the vicinity of my house, there are several shops.

Usage notes

Commonly used when discussing locations or proximity; suitable for everyday conversation or writing.

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Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'vicinity' as 'very close'.

Collocations

• in the vicinity
• vicinity of the area
• nearby vicinity

Synonyms

• area
• neighborhood
• surroundings
• locale
• proximity

Antonyms

• distance
• remoteness

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'vicinage', which is less common.
• Using it to refer to a specific location instead of an area.
• Omitting the article 'the' when needed.