adjoin
Translation
to adjoin, to be next to
Examples
The park adjoins the school.
The park adjoins the school.
His property adjoins mine.
His property adjoins mine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be next to and joined to (sth.) The dining room adjoins the kitchen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: border, abut, be next to; Antonyms: be separate from
Etymology
From Old French 'ajoindre', from Latin 'adjungere' (to join to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'jungere' (to join).
Memory Tips
Think 'ad-' (to) + 'join'. Things that adjoin are 'joined to' each other.