Adjoin (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The vast desert adjoins the mountain ranges in the western region.
- The small village adjoins the forest, making it an ideal location for nature lovers.
- The park adjoins the lake, providing stunning views and walking trails.
- The two hotels adjoin each other, sharing a lobby and a spa facility.
- The large field adjoins the school, serving as a sports facility for students.
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Meaning 2
Attach or add; "I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer's letter".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- I adjoin a copy of the receipt to this email for your reference.
- Please adjoin a picture of your damaged item to the insurance claim form.
- I will adjoin the related documents to the contract before sending it out.
- To facilitate processing, kindly adjoin a copy of your identification.
- Please adjoin a copy of your medical certificate to the application form.
Meaning 3
Be in direct physical contact with; make contact; "The two buildings touch"; "Their hands touched"; "The wire must not contact the metal cover"; "The surfaces contact at this point".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The two neighboring countries adjoin each other along a winding border.
- Several buildings adjoin the historic landmark, forming a tight urban cluster.
- The two park benches adjoin a tranquil pond surrounded by walking paths.
- A scenic trail adjoin the lake's shoreline, ideal for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
- A wooden fence partially adjoin the old brick wall, providing additional security.
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- Chafe
- Lean On
- Hug
- Cover
- Edge
- Fret
- Butt Against
- Butt
- Lean Against
- Adhere
- Abut
- Cohere
- Border
- Rub
- Cling
- Skirt
- Scratch
- Attach
- Butt On
- Surround
- Stick
- March
- Ring