abut

[US]/əˈbʌt/

[UK]/əˈbʌt/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to be adjacent to or share a common boundary with (something), to touch or lean against (something)

abut against

abut on

abutment

abutting property

The back of the house abuts the park.

The property abuts the river, offering beautiful views.

Their land abuts ours, making it easy to share resources.

The new building will abut the existing shopping center.

The two countries' borders abut each other.

The backyard of the house abuts a busy street.

The proposed development will abut the nature reserve.

The hotel's grounds abut the beach, providing easy access for guests.

Our backyard abuts the neighbor's garden, creating a shared space.

The new office building will abut the historic church.

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