abutting

[əˈbʌtɪŋ]

abutting Definition

adjoining or adjacent to something.

Using abutting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abutting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house has a garden abutting the river.

  • Example

    The park is abutting the school property.

  • Example

    The two buildings are abutting each other.

abutting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abutting

Origins of abutting

from Old French 'abouter', meaning 'to join'

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Summary: abutting in Brief

'Abutting' [əˈbʌtɪŋ] means adjoining or adjacent to something. It is often used to describe the relationship between two properties or buildings, as in 'The house has a garden abutting the river.' Synonyms include 'adjacent,' 'bordering,' and 'neighboring.'