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Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Spatial Distance

These adjectives describe the extent or measurement of distance between objects or locations, conveying attributes like "distant", "far", "close", "near", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
close
close
[Adjective]

near in distance

Ex: The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors. 
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near
near
[Adjective]

not far from a place

Ex: The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work. 
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nearby
nearby
[Adjective]

located close to a particular place or within a short distance

Ex: There are several nearby restaurants where we can grab dinner. 
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distant
distant
[Adjective]

having a great space or extent between two points

Ex: Their house is located in a distant village in the mountains. 
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far
far
[Adjective]

situated at a considerable distance in space

Ex: The village lay on the far side of the river, barely visible through the mist. 
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remote
remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
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faraway
faraway
[Adjective]

located at a great distance in space

Ex: He dreamed of traveling to faraway lands filled with adventure. 
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adjacent
adjacent
[Adjective]

situated next to or near something

Ex: The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop. 
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contiguous
contiguous
[Adjective]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

Ex: The company acquired several contiguous parcels of land to expand its operations. 
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reachable
reachable
[Adjective]

(of a place) capable of being accessed or entered without difficulty

Ex: The top shelf in the kitchen is not reachable without a step stool. 
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outlying
outlying
[Adjective]

far from the center or main areas

Ex: The outlying islands are known for their pristine beaches and untouched landscapes. 
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far-flung
far-flung
[Adjective]

located at a considerable distance from a central point

Ex: The far-flung islands of the Pacific Ocean are known for their pristine beauty. 
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