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How is the word adjacent different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of adjacent are adjoining, contiguous, and juxtaposed. While all these words mean "being in close proximity," adjacent may or may not imply contact but always implies absence of anything of the same kind in between.

a house with an adjacent garage

When could adjoining be used to replace adjacent?

While in some cases nearly identical to adjacent, adjoining definitely implies meeting and touching at some point or line.

had adjoining rooms at the hotel

When would contiguous be a good substitute for adjacent?

While the synonyms contiguous and adjacent are close in meaning, contiguous implies having contact on all or most of one side.

offices in all 48 contiguous states

When can juxtaposed be used instead of adjacent?

Although the words juxtaposed and adjacent have much in common, juxtaposed means placed side by side especially so as to permit comparison and contrast.

a skyscraper juxtaposed to a church

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjacent Most opponents who spoke at this week’s City Council meeting live at the adjacent Palo Alto Redwoods condominium complex. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025 The Broncos stayed at a hotel just off Plaza de Cesar Chavez, the centerpiece park downtown, and ended up adjacent to San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025 The Titan Health Center, a full-service clinic adjacent to Murrell Taylor Elementary School, has been operational in the community for two months. Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2025 The Palm House Dining Room is adjacent to the lobby and bar area, but has different design, blending Pam Beach glamor with Japanese minimalism. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adjacent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjacent
adjoining
Adjective
  • The layout flows gently into a spacious kitchen and adjoining living room framed by windows and centered around an inviting fireplace.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Families can also opt for adjoining rooms, providing both privacy and togetherness.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

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“Adjacent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjacent. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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