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Synonyms of proximate

5 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for proximate is imminent. Other synonyms of proximate are near. The opposite of proximate is far.

Synonyms and similar words for proximate

adjectiveClose or closest; adjacent.

adjectiveAbout to take place; impending.

  • imminentAbout to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

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Opposite of proximate

adjectiveAntonym(s) of.

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adjectiveAntonym(s) of “w.r.t. causes”.

Meaning of proximate

  1. adjective Close or closest; adjacent.
  2. adjective Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
  3. adjective About to take place; impending.

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Questions about synonyms of proximate

What is another word for proximate?
Proximate has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as imminent and near.
What is the opposite of proximate?
The opposite of proximate is far.
What does proximate mean?
Proximate means close or closest; adjacent.

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