abut

The word “abut” has 2 syllables: a-but.

It's pronounced as /əˈbʌt/.


What is synonym and antonym for abut?

In the thesaurus, “abut” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for abut along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abut

  • adjoin
  • border on
  • flank
  • join
  • neighbor
  • surround
  • touch

Meanings of abut

  • verb
    1. To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land).
    2. To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to.
    3. To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall.

Example Sentences

  • Their property lines abut the edge of the forest, offering a picturesque view from their backyard.
  • The new shopping center will abut the existing mall, creating a seamless shopping experience for visitors.
  • The hiking trail abuts the river, providing stunning vistas of the waterway along the way.
  • His house abuts the highway, resulting in constant traffic noise that disrupts the peaceful ambiance of the neighborhood.
  • The park abuts the residential area, offering residents easy access to recreational activities.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to abut, such as: adjoin, border on, flank, join, neighbor, surround, touch.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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nears

  • abut
  • adjoin
  • appear
  • approaches
  • arrive
  • become
  • brew
  • closes
  • come
  • come near
  • come on
  • comes
  • contact
  • dominate
  • emerge
  • emulate
  • enter
  • enters
  • equal
  • flee
  • fly
  • get
  • happen
  • hit
  • hover
  • leave
  • match
  • materialize
  • meet
  • mount
  • move
  • near
  • occur
  • overshadow
  • pass
  • portend
  • progress
  • reach
  • resemble
  • retire
  • show
  • show up
  • soar
  • stand out
  • surround
  • threaten
  • travel
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