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Adverbs of Time and Place - Adverbs of Distance
These adverbs provide information about the extent or measurement of distance between objects, places, or locations such as "near", "away", "farther", etc.
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closely
[Adverb]
without having a lot of space or time in between
Ex: The events in the conference closely timed to ensure a smooth flow of presentations .
abreast
[Adverb]
with individuals or objects facing the same direction
Ex: The abreast along the street , filling the available space .
hereabouts
[Adverb]
in or near the particular place or region where one is located
Ex: People hereabouts are friendly and always ready to help newcomers.
thereabouts
[Adverb]
in or near the particular place mentioned
Ex: We'll be driving through the mountains and stopping thereabouts for a break.
distantly
[Adverb]
at or from a place that is far
Ex: He heard the dog distantly, but could n't see it .
away
[Adverb]
at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something
Ex: The child slowly drifted away from the group.
off
[Adverb]
at or to a certain distance away in physical space
Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.
apart
[Adverb]
at a distance from each other in either time or space
Ex: The houses are built apart in that rural area .
afar
[Adverb]
at or to a considerable distance
Ex: The lighthouse beacon afar, guiding ships safely through the night .
farther
[Adverb]
at or to a considerable distance, either in time or space
Ex: The event farther back in history than we thought .
afield
[Adverb]
beyond one's home or usual environment
Ex: The diplomat was afield for much of his career .
in the vicinity
[Adverb]
in the nearby or surrounding area
Ex: The conference center in the vicinity of the hotel , making it convenient for attendees .
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