Close at hand and Distant

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Close at hand adjective - Close in space; within reach.

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Distant is an antonym for close at hand in topics: nearby, to come, close by physically.

Distant adjective - Separated in space or coming from or going to a distance.

Usage example: distant villages

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Close at hand is an antonym for distant.

Nearby Words: distance, distantly

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