adjoin
[ 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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM adjoin
un·ad·joined, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH adjoin
adjoin , adjournWords nearby adjoin
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British Dictionary definitions for adjoin
adjoin
/ (əˈdʒɔɪn) /
verb
to be next to (an area of land, etc)
(tr foll by to) to join; affix or attach
Word Origin for adjoin
C14: via Old French from Latin adjungere, from ad- to + jungere to join
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