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Abut

usgb/əˈbʌt/Volume
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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.
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