Word
adjacent
Meanings
directly next to something, often sharing a side or boundary
nearby and closely connected to a place or area
Definition
Next to something in position, with a shared border or very close proximity.
If something is adjacent, it is right next to something else, often sharing a side or boundary. The word is commonly used to describe rooms, buildings, seats, or areas that touch or are immediately beside each other. It can also be used more generally for things that are closely connected or nearby in space.
Examples
- My office is adjacent to the conference room, so I can step in quickly when meetings start.
- Your seat is adjacent to the aisle, which makes it easier to get up during the flight.
- His apartment is adjacent to a noisy café, and he works best with noise-cancelling headphones.
- Her laboratory is adjacent to the main research hub, allowing frequent collaboration with other teams.
- Their garden is adjacent to a small woodland, so wildlife often wanders close to the fence.
Common mistake
Learners often say "adjacent with" instead of the correct preposition "adjacent to."
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