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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Both major projects will adjoin the new transport infrastructure.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Citing previous Court opinions, the plurality stated that an adjacent wetland must abut or adjoin a regulated water.
From Washington Times • Jan. 11, 2023
In pandemic times, the asphalt shadows that adjoin most businesses could come in handy.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2020
Their priority continues to be preventing the fire from leaping out of the park’s boundaries and into the small communities that adjoin its western edge.
From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2016
Sturdy red bricks adjoin pale stone accented by ornamental flourishes.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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