adjoining
Translation
adjoining, neighboring
Examples
We booked two adjoining rooms at the hotel.
We booked two adjoining rooms at the hotel.
The fire spread to the adjoining building.
The fire spread to the adjoining building.
Grammar Patterns
((an adjoining sth.)) next to or connected to (sth.) We stayed in adjoining rooms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adjacent, neighboring, connecting; Antonyms: separate, detached
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'adjoin', from Latin 'adjungere' (to join to).
Memory Tips
It describes something that is currently 'joining' another thing right next to it.