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a·but
 abut
- pronunciation:
buht
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
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transitive verb |
| definition: |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on.
Our neighborhood abuts the park.The back garden abuts a stone wall.- synonyms:
- adjoin, border, join, touch
- similar words:
- butt, butt, kiss, neighbor, verge
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| related words: |
join, reach |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
abuts, abutted, abutting |
| definition: |
to touch along a common line or surface; come in contact (often fol. by on, upon, or against).
In a city, buildings often abut.- synonyms:
- adjoin, butt, meet, touch
- similar words:
- border on, bound, butt, join, kiss, neighbor, verge
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| related words: |
meet |
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