Definitions
- Describing two things that are next to each other or share a common boundary. - Referring to two rooms or buildings that are connected by a shared wall. - Talking about two pieces of land that are adjacent to each other.
- Referring to two or more things coming together to form a single unit or group. - Describing the act of becoming a member of a group or organization. - Talking about connecting two or more pieces of something together.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to things coming together in some way.
- 2Both can describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both can be used as verbs.
- 4Both involve connection or attachment.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Adjoin is used to describe things that are next to each other or share a common boundary, while join is used to describe things coming together to form a single unit or group.
- 2Purpose: Adjoin emphasizes the proximity or adjacency of two things, while join emphasizes the formation of a new entity or group.
- 3Membership: Join can refer to becoming a member of a group or organization, while adjoin does not have this connotation.
- 4Physicality: Adjoin is often used to describe physical objects or places, while join can also be used for abstract concepts or ideas.
- 5Directionality: Adjoin implies a shared boundary or connection between two things, while join does not necessarily imply a shared boundary or connection.
Remember this!
Adjoin and join both describe things coming together, but they differ in their usage, purpose, membership connotation, physicality, and directionality. Adjoin emphasizes the proximity or adjacency of two things, while join emphasizes the formation of a new entity or group. Join can also refer to becoming a member of a group or organization, while adjoin does not have this connotation. Adjoin is often used to describe physical objects or places, while join can also be used for abstract concepts or ideas.
