Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adjacent

Adjective
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
Definition
Next to or adjoining something else.
Examples
  • The two houses are adjacent to each other.
  • The park is adjacent to the school, making it a convenient spot for students to play.
  • There are several adjacent rooms available for meetings.
Meaning
When something is adjacent, it means it is right next to something else, commonly used to describe places or objects that are close together or share a common boundary.
Synonyms
  • next to
  • adjoining
  • near
  • bordering
  • contiguous