Synonyms: proximate
Definition: very close in space or time
Usage: proximate words; proximate houses
Similar words: close
Definition: at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
Usage: close to noon; how close are we to town?; a close formation of ships
Synonyms: proximate
Definition: closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
Usage: news of his proximate arrival; interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals
Similar words: immediate
Definition: immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
Usage: the immediate result; the immediate cause of the trouble