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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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Categorized Adverbs of Time and Place
near
near
[Adverb]

not far in distance

Ex: We sat near and could feel the heat from the bonfire. 
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nearby
nearby
[Adverb]

not in the distance

Ex: There's a cafe nearby, perfect for a quick coffee break. 
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close
close
[Adverb]

without much space between

Ex: The two friends sat close, sharing stories and laughter. 
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close up
close up
[Adverb]

from a short distance

Ex: The animals gathered close up around the food. 
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closely
closely
[Adverb]

without having a lot of space or time in between

Ex: The two friends walked closely along the beach, engaged in a deep conversation. 
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abreast
abreast
[Adverb]

with individuals or objects facing the same direction

Ex: The two friends walked abreast along the beach, enjoying the sunset. 
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about
about
[Adverb]

in the nearby area

Ex: There's a library about, providing easy access to books and resources. 
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hereabouts
hereabouts
[Adverb]

in or near the particular place or region where one is located

Ex: The best cafes are hereabouts, offering a variety of pastries and coffee. 
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thereabouts
thereabouts
[Adverb]

at a location close to a specified point

Ex: The campsite is located in the woods, somewhere thereabouts. 
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distantly
distantly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is far in space or time

Ex: Distantly, he could hear the sound of a train passing by. 
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away
away
[Adverb]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: She turned and walked quietly away from the noise. 
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off
off
[Adverb]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Ex: He watched silently from ten feet off. 
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apart
apart
[Adverb]

at a distance from each other in either time or space

Ex: The twins were placed five feet apart in the exam hall. 
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afar
afar
[Adverb]

at or to a considerable distance

Ex: The mountain peaks loomed afar, covered in a blanket of snow. 
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far
far
[Adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: She could hear the music from far down the street. 
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farther
farther
[Adverb]

at or to a considerable distance, either in time or space

Ex: They walked farther into the forest than before. 
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afield
afield
[Adverb]

away from one's usual place of residence

Ex: He spent several years afield, working in different countries. 
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in the vicinity

in the nearby or surrounding area

Ex: The grocery store is in the vicinity; you can walk there. 
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