Synonyms for

Contiguous

Verb / kʌˈntɪgju:ʌs / Another word for contiguous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

sharing a common border; touching

Synonyms & similar words

adjacent conterminous neighboring immediate adjacent neighboring adjoining proximate connecting bordering abutting touching vicinal borderline conterminous coterminous flanking fringing juxtaposed skirting next-door near close approaching

Example sentences

  1. The two houses have contiguous backyards.
  2. The continental United States is made up of 48 contiguous states.
  3. The artist painted a series of contiguous landscapes.
  4. The bookshelf was made up of six contiguous shelves.
  5. The small town is contiguous with a larger city.

Quotes

  • "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi

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