Adjacent (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Connecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with France"; "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho"; "neighboring cities".
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Meaning 2
Near or close to but not necessarily touching; "lands adjacent to the mountains"; "New York and adjacent cities".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hotel room was adjacent to the noisy elevator, making it difficult to sleep.
- The park is adjacent to the lake, offering beautiful views and walking trails.
- The city of Paris is adjacent to several smaller towns and villages.
- The adjacent buildings were evacuated due to the fire in the warehouse.
- The adjacent rooms in the hotel were connected by a door, allowing for easy access.
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Meaning 3
Nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hotel rooms were adjacent to each other, with a connecting door in between.
- The adjacent buildings were so close that you could easily jump from one rooftop to the other.
- The adjacent streets were lined with tall trees that provided shade for pedestrians.
- The adjacent plots of land were sold to different buyers, who built separate houses on each one.
- The adjacent seats on the plane were occupied by a young couple on their honeymoon.