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BUTT AGAINST Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase butt against. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase butt against. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BUTT AGAINST

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abut
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

adjoin
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• attach or add

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

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

bump into
verbv
verb

• collide violently with an obstacle

butt on
verb, nounv, n
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

jar against
verb

• collide violently with an obstacle

knock against
verbv
verb

• collide violently with an obstacle

run into
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be beset by

• collide violently with an obstacle

• hit against; come into sudden contact with

• come together

Best Hypernyms For BUTT AGAINST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for butt against, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
adjoin contact hit meet strike touch
Phrases (3)
collide withimpinge onrun into

Alternatives for ABUT

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