Basic Details
Word: Vicinity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The area around a particular place.
Synonyms: Area, neighbourhood, locality
Antonyms: Distance, remoteness
Idioms and Phrases
- In the vicinity: Located nearby or in the surrounding area. Example: "There are many shops in the vicinity of the school."
- Out of the vicinity: Far away from a certain area. Example: "She moved out of the vicinity to find a quieter place to live."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The park is in the vicinity of my home, so we often go there for picnics.
Example 2: The teachers checked the vicinity for any lost items after the school event.
Example 3: There are several restaurants in the vicinity that serve delicious food from different cultures.
Fun Fact
The word "vicinity" comes from the Latin word "vicinitas," which means "neighbourhood" or "closeness." It's been used in English since the late 14th century!
Famous Quote
"Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life." - Fernando Pessoa. This quote reflects how one might often think about things that are within their vicinity while distracting themselves from everyday life.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vicinity" mean?
a) A type of food
b) The area around a place
c) A kind of game
d) A type of clothing
Answer: b) The area around a place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vicinity"?
a) Neighbourhood
b) Mountain
c) Ocean
d) Desert
Answer: a) Neighbourhood
3. Which word is an antonym of "vicinity"?
a) Area
b) Locality
c) Distance
d) Place
Answer: c) Distance
4. Which sentence uses "vicinity" correctly?
a) The cake is in the vicinity of the fridge.
b) The cat jumped out of the vicinity.
c) We live in the vicinity of a very busy road.
d) The fish swam in the vicinity of the tree.
Answer: c) We live in the vicinity of a very busy road.
5. What does "in the vicinity" mean?
a) Far away
b) Nearby
c) Underwater
d) Above ground
Answer: b) Nearby
