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proximate

adjective

very close in space or time

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

adjective

  1. very close in space or time

    “proximate words”

adjective

  1. closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects

    “news of his proximate arrival”

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Example Sentences

proximate words
proximate houses
news of his proximate arrival
interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals

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