Adverbs of Distance

not far from a place

The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.

not in the distance

There's a cafe nearby, perfect for a quick coffee break.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

from a short distance

The animals gathered close up around the food.

without having a lot of space or time in between

The two friends walked closely along the beach, engaged in a deep conversation.

with individuals or objects facing the same direction

The two friends walked abreast along the beach, enjoying the sunset.

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

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

The best cafes are hereabouts, offering a variety of pastries and coffee.

at a location close to a specified point

The campsite is located in the woods, somewhere thereabouts.

in a manner that is far in space or time

Distantly, he could hear the sound of a train passing by.

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

She turned and walked quietly away from the noise.

so as to be removed, taken away, or separated

He pulled his gloves off before shaking hands.

at a distance from each other in either time or space

The twins were placed five feet apart in the exam hall.

at or to a considerable distance

The mountain peaks loomed afar, covered in a blanket of snow.

to or at a great distance

She could hear the music from far down the street.

to or at a great distance

She could hear the music from far down the street.

at or from a place far away

Visitors came from as far afield as Australia to attend the festival.

in the nearby or surrounding area

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