Synonyms

adjoin

American

[uh-join] / əˈdʒɔɪn /

verb (used with object)

to be close to or in contact with; abut on.

His property adjoins the lake.
to attach or append; affix.

verb (used without object)

to be in connection or contact.

the point where the estates adjoin.

adjoin British

/ əˈdʒɔɪn /

verb

to be next to (an area of land, etc)
to join; affix or attach

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Other Word Forms

unadjoined adjective

Etymology

Origin of adjoin

1275–1325; Middle English a ( d ) joinen < Middle French ajoindre. See ad-, join

Example Sentences

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The straightforward solution, after demolishing the adjoining building, would have been to extend the facade to the south.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speaking to reporters after visiting the hospital, Majhi said the fire affected the trauma care ICU as well as an adjoining ICU and wards.

From BBC

Two patients were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow and two to the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children.

From BBC

Among the first remnants of the building to be dismantled is a 'floating' chimney stack still attached to the adjoining block, several storeys above ground.

From BBC

The ground is meanwhile helping to regenerate adjoining areas, by attracting new apartments as well as improved retail and leisure facilities.

From Barron's

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