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ADJOINING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word adjoining. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word adjoining. (close relations)
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contiguous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very close or connected in space or time

• connecting without a break; within a common boundary

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

bordering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

adjacent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

• near or close to but not necessarily touching

joining
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

neighboring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

touching
adjectiveadj
noun

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

adjective satellite

• arousing affect

abutting
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

conjoining
verbv
verb

• make contact or come together

• take in marriage; married

connecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• make a logical or causal connection

• be or become joined or united or linked

• join by means of communication equipment

• land on or hit solidly

• join for the purpose of communication

• be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

• establish a rapport or relationship

• establish communication with someone

• plug into an outlet

• hit or play a ball successfully

abut
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

border
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

contact
verb, nounv, n
noun

• close interaction

• the act of touching physically

• the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• a person who is in a position to give you special assistance

• a channel for communication between groups

• (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact

• a communicative interaction

• a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication

verb

• be in or establish communication with

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

edge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the boundary of a surface

• a line determining the limits of an area

• a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

• the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

• a slight competitive advantage

• the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

verb

• advance slowly, as if by inches

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• provide with an edge

march
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

• a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture

• the month following February and preceding April

• a steady advance

• a procession of people walking together

• district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

• genre of music written for marching

verb

• march in a procession

• force to march

• walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride

• march in protest; take part in a demonstration

• walk ostentatiously

• cause to march or go at a marching pace

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

meet
verbv
noun

• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

adjective satellite

• being precisely fitting and right

verb

• come together

• get together socially or for a specific purpose

• be adjacent or come together

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• collect in one place

• get to know; get acquainted with

• meet by design; be present at the arrival of

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

• experience as a reaction

• undergo or suffer

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

touch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)

• a suggestion of some quality

• a distinguishing style

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a communicative interaction

• a slight attack of illness

• the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

• the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

• deftness in handling matters

• the feel of mechanical action

verb

• make physical contact with, come in contact with

• perceive via the tactile sense

• affect emotionally

• be relevant to

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• have an effect upon

• deal with; usually used with a form of negation

• cause to be in brief contact with

• to extend as far as

• be equal to in quality or ability

• tamper with

• make a more or less disguised reference to

• comprehend

• consume

• color lightly

butt against
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• collide violently with an obstacle

butt on
verb, nounv, n
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Best Hypernyms For ADJOINING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adjoining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
add adjoin contact meet touch

Alternatives for CONTIGUOUS

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