proximate

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of PROXIMATE

being soon to appear or take place <the proximate publication of his first novel>

Synonyms approaching, coming, imminent, impending, nearing, oncoming, pending, proximate, upcoming

Related Words future; anticipated, awaited, expected, foreseen, predicted

Near Antonyms bygone, erstwhile, foregone, former, old, onetime, other, past, quondam, sometime, whilom

Antonyms late, recent

not being distant in time, space, or significance <the husband feels that their house is a little too proximate to his in-laws' condo for his peace and comfort>

Synonyms close-up, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh, proximate

Near Antonyms divorced, removed, separated

Antonyms away, deep, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote

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