abutting

adjective
UK: /əˈbʌtɪŋ/
US: /əˈbʌtɪŋ/

  1. Touching or bordering something, sharing a boundary.

    1. Our garden is abutting theirs, so we often chat over the fence. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new extension is abutting the old building, creating a seamless blend of styles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

touching adjoining adjacent
abutting verb

  1. Touching or joining at the edge or boundary.

    1. The properties abutting the park are very expensive now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Plans show the new construction abutting the existing historical site, requiring careful planning. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "abutting" is /əˈbʌtɪŋ/ in British English and /əˈbʌtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abutting": touching, adjoining, adjacent.

Example usage of "abutting": "Our garden is abutting theirs, so we often chat over the fence.". More examples on the page.