Synonyms for

Abutting

Verb / ʌˈbʌtɪŋ / Another word for abutting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjoining or next to something else

Synonyms & similar words

adjoin button butt edge abut border march buttagainst adjoining bordering neighboring adjacent contiguous touching connecting adjoined abutted conjoined conterminous coterminous flanking fringing juxtaposed marching vicinal skirting surrounding

Example sentences

  1. The park is abutting the river.
  2. My house is abutting the forest.
  3. The two buildings are abutting each other.
  4. The sidewalk is abutting the road.
  5. The garden is abutting the fence.

Quotes

  • The house abutting the cemetery had been vacant for years.
  • The backyard of our house is abutting the woods.
  • We could hear the sound of the waves abutting against the shore.

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