ADJOINING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word adjoining. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ADJOINING
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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 |