vicinity
Translation
vicinity, surrounding area, proximity
Examples
There are no stores in the immediate vicinity.
There are no shops in the immediate vicinity.
The cost is in the vicinity of $100.
The cost is in the vicinity of $100.
Grammar Patterns
in the vicinity ((of sth.)) in the area near (sth.) The cost is in the vicinity of $100.
Similar Words
Synonyms: neighborhood, proximity, surroundings; Antonyms: distance, remoteness
Etymology
From Latin 'vicinus' (neighbor), related to 'vicus' (village). It refers to the area around a village or neighborhood.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'village' to remember it means the nearby area or neighborhood.