What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adjacent
Example
The hotel room was adjacent to the pool area. [adjacent: adjective]
Example
The park is adjacent to the library. [adjacent: preposition]
adjoining
Example
The adjoining rooms were perfect for our family vacation. [adjoining: adjective]
Example
The kitchen adjoins the dining room. [adjoining: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Adjacent is more commonly used than adjoining in everyday language. Adjacent is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while adjoining is less common and typically used to describe physical spaces or rooms.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between adjacent and adjoining?
Adjacent is generally considered more formal than adjoining. However, both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the situation and tone of the conversation.
