World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries접하다
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeop-hada
"그들의 정원은 공원과 접해 있다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To be next to or have a common boundary with an adjoining piece of land or a building.
"Their back garden abuts onto a busy railway line." - 2
To lean against, touch, or rest upon something structurally.
"The new extension was designed so that it abuts the historical stone wall."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'abuter', formed from the prefix 'a-' (from Latin 'ad') and 'bout' (end, limit). Entering Middle English in the 15th century, the original sense meant to terminate or border upon at a boundary line, expanding over time to denote physical contact or adjacency between two structures.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Abut"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Abut" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
aboutir
Transliteration: /a.bu.tiʁ/
"Leur propriété avoisine la forêt."
angrenzen
Transliteration: /ˈanˌɡʁɛntsn̩/
"Ihr Grundstück grenzt an den Wald an."
confinare
Transliteration: /konfiˈnare/
"Il loro terreno confina con la strada principale."
colindar
Transliteration: /kolinˈdaɾ/
"Su jardín colinda con el parque público."
aprazar
Transliteration: /a.pɾaˈzaɾ/
"O terreno deles faz divisa com o rio."
लगा हुआ होना
Transliteration: laga hua hona
"उनका खेत मुख्य सड़क से लगा हुआ है।"
毗邻
Transliteration: /pí lín/
"他们的土地与森林毗邻。"
접하다
Transliteration: jeop-hada
"그들의 정원은 공원과 접해 있다."
隣接する
Transliteration: rinsetsu suru
"彼らの土地は公園に隣接している。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
A formal, documented account of findings, investigations, or statistics issued by an authoritative body or government agency.
Used to express pleasure, realization, surprise, or understanding.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Abut"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.