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proximately

 

[ prɒkˈsɪmətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a close or approximate manner

Proximately means in a close or approximate manner. It is often used to describe something that is near or close to a certain point, but not exact.

Synonyms

approximately, closely, nearly.

Examples of usage

  • He lives proximately five miles away from here.
  • The two cities are proximately located, making it easy to travel between them.
Context #2 | Adverb

in terms of time

Proximately can also refer to something happening in the near future or shortly. It is used to indicate that an event will occur soon.

Synonyms

imminently, shortly, soon.

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Word Description / Examples
proximately

Used to describe something that is very close in space or time, but typically more formal or specific in meaning. It is not commonly used in everyday language.

  • The two events occurred proximately to each other.
  • The main office is located proximately to the factory.
soon

Used to indicate that something will happen in the near future. It is versatile and commonly used in both formal and informal situations.

  • She will be here soon.
  • The movie starts soon.
shortly

Used to indicate that something will happen in a short amount of time. It is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.

  • The meeting will start shortly.
  • I'll be with you shortly.
imminently

Used when something is about to happen very soon, with a sense of urgency. Often used in formal or serious contexts.

  • The storm is expected to hit imminently.
  • She is due to give birth imminently.

Examples of usage

  • The project deadline is proximately approaching, so we need to work quickly.
  • She will proximately receive the results of her exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "proximately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aproximadamente

🇮🇳 लगभग

🇩🇪 ungefähr

🇮🇩 sekitar

🇺🇦 приблизно

🇵🇱 w przybliżeniu

🇯🇵 おおよそ

🇫🇷 approximativement

🇪🇸 aproximadamente

🇹🇷 yaklaşık olarak

🇰🇷 대략

🇸🇦 تقريبًا

🇨🇿 přibližně

🇸🇰 približne

🇨🇳 大约

🇸🇮 približno

🇮🇸 um það bil

🇰🇿 шамамен

🇬🇪 დაახლოებით

🇦🇿 təxminən

🇲🇽 aproximadamente

Etymology

The word 'proximately' originated from the Latin word 'proximare', which means 'to come near'. It has been used in the English language since the early 17th century. Over time, 'proximately' has evolved to convey the idea of closeness or approximation in various contexts, both spatially and temporally.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,849, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.