What does ABUTS mean?
Abuts
- Parts of Speech: verb
- Definitions:
- to be adjacent to or share a boundary with something else
- Pronunciations:
- US: əˈbʌts
- UK: əˈbʌts
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "abuts" comes from the Old French word "abouter," which means "to join at the ends." It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
- "Abuts" is commonly used in legal, real estate, and construction contexts to describe the location of a property or structure in relation to another property or structure.
- Synonyms:
- adjoins
- borders
- meets
- touches
- Related Words:
- abuse
- abuzz
- abhor
- abide
- about
- Example Sentences:
- The park abuts the river, offering a beautiful view of the water.
- The new building will abut the existing one, creating a seamless transition between the two structures.
- The property abuts a busy road, which can be noisy at times.
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