Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abutting
Adjective
/əˈbʌtɪŋ/
Definition
Abutting refers to being in direct contact with or adjacent to something, usually in terms of properties or land.
Examples
- The abutting properties were sold as a single lot.
- Her house has abutting walls with her neighbor’s house.
- The park is abutting the residential area, providing a green space for families.
Meaning
When something is described as abutting, it means that it is positioned right next to another object, without any gap between them.
Synonyms
- Adjacent
- Bordering
- Conterminous
- Touching
