Abut

usgb/əˈbʌt/
verb

To be next to or have a common boundary with.

Our property abuts a small lake.
Visual representation of "abut" - To be next to or have a common boundary with

Often appears as...

  • property abuts something
  • land abuts something
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Visual representation of "abut"
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Physical Adjacency

Use 'abut' to describe two objects directly touching each other, with no space between.

Illustration for Physical Adjacency
The shed abuts the back fence.
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Common Boundaries

'Abut' often refers to shared property lines like walls or fences.

Illustration for Common Boundaries
The new extension abuts our neighbor’s wall.
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Spatial Relation

The focus is on the spatial relation, not the quality or purpose of the objects.

Illustration for Spatial Relation
The garage abuts the house.
Visual representation of the word "Abut"

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