Definitions
- Describing two or more things that are touching or sharing a common border. - Referring to areas or regions that are adjacent or neighboring each other. - Talking about objects or places that are physically connected or in close proximity.
- Describing two or more things that are touching or next to each other. - Referring to rooms or spaces that are connected or adjacent to each other. - Talking about objects or places that are located next to each other without any space in between.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are next to or touching each other.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or spaces.
- 3Both words imply a sense of proximity or closeness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contiguous is more commonly used to describe geographic regions or areas, while adjoining is more often used to describe rooms or spaces.
- 2Connection: Contiguous implies a direct connection or shared border, while adjoining implies a nearby or adjacent location without necessarily having a direct connection.
- 3Formality: Contiguous is more formal than adjoining, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Contiguous can imply a sense of continuity or unity, while adjoining simply describes proximity or adjacency.
Remember this!
Contiguous and adjoining are synonyms that describe things that are next to or touching each other. However, contiguous is more commonly used to describe geographic regions or areas that share a common border, while adjoining is more often used to describe rooms or spaces that are located next to each other. Additionally, contiguous implies a direct connection or shared border, while adjoining simply describes proximity or adjacency.
