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Vicinity

The quality or state of being near, or not remote; nearness; propinquity; proximity; as, the value of the estate was increased by the vicinity of two country seats.

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Place 76% connected

Any portion of space regarded as measured off or distinct from all other space, or appropriated to some definite object or use; position; ground; sit…

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Proximity 76% connected

The quality or state of being next in time, place, causation, influence, etc.; immediate nearness, either in place, blood, or alliance.

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Scenery 76% connected

Assemblage of scenes; the paintings and hangings representing the scenes of a play; the disposition and arrangement of the scenes in which the action…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Section 76% connected

The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies.

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Local 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a particular place, or to a definite region or portion of space; restricted to one place or region; as, a local custom.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Local 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a particular place, or to a definite region or portion of space; restricted to one place or region; as, a local custom.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Locality 92% connected

The state, or condition, of belonging to a definite place, or of being contained within definite limits.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Neighborhood 92% connected

The quality or condition of being a neighbor; the state of being or dwelling near; proximity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Neighbourhood 92% connected

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oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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