Abut

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Synonyms Adjoin, touch, surround, fringe, verge (on), attach (to), butt (on or against), fence, communicate (with), bound, contact, margin, encircle, inclose, join, flank, neighbor, march (with), meet, line, connect (with), border (on), skirt, link (with), enclose, converge, embrace, and rim.

Example Sentences

The new building will abut the old warehouse.

Their property lines abut each other directly.

The garden wall will abut the sidewalk.

The fence abuts the neighboring lot.

The hotel abuts the beach on its eastern side.

My land abuts a protected forest area.

The barn abuts the cornfield.

Their driveway abuts the main road.

The park abuts a quiet residential street.

His garage abuts the alley behind the house.