abutting
The word “abutting” has 3 syllables: a-but-ting.
It's pronounced as /əˈbʌtɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for abutting?
In the thesaurus, “abutting” has 6 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abutting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abutting
- adjacent
- adjoining
- flanking
- joining
- neighboring
- surrounding
Antonyms for abutting
- apart
- detached
- disconnected
- discrete
- distant
- far
- farthest
- free-standing
- isolate
- isolated
- nonadjacent
- noncontiguous
- remote
- removed
- separate
- single
- unattached
- unconnected
- unlinked
Meanings of abutting
- verb
- 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).
- To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to.
- verb
- To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall.
- noun
- Abutment.
- adjective
- Facing each other, front to front.
Example Sentences
- The new apartment complex has a park abutting its southern boundary, providing residents with a scenic view.
- The office building is located in the city center, abutting several major transportation hubs.
- Our backyard fence needs repairs where it is abutting the neighbor's property.
- The highway project faced challenges due to its route abutting environmentally sensitive areas.
- The old farmhouse has a charming garden abutting the riverbank, making it a peaceful retreat.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abutting, such as: adjacent, adjoining, apart, detached, disconnected, discrete, distant.
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