adjoin
Americanverb (used with object)
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to be close to or in contact with; abut on.
His property adjoins the lake.
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to attach or append; affix.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to be next to (an area of land, etc)
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to join; affix or attach
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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Sturdy red bricks adjoin pale stone accented by ornamental flourishes.
From Literature
Instead, a small cubicle adjoining a meeting room was converted into a changing room for those that complained.
From BBC
A number of residents have told BBC News NI they believe rats are gaining access to the land at the back of their properties through holes in a stone wall from an adjoining work yard.
From BBC
He said the company will resume operations as usual from an adjoining business on Monday.
From BBC
In July, angry Mexican protesters, predominantly young, marched through the trendy Roma neighborhood and adjoining Condesa district denouncing gentrification driven by foreigners.
From Los Angeles Times
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