BUTT AGAINST Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase butt against. (close relations)
Definition of BUTT AGAINST
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 |