adjacent

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.

Synonyms
abutting adjoining contiguous juxtaposed near
Antonyms
apart distant nonadjacent
Example Sentences
  • Because the conference room is filled, we will have our meeting in the adjacent room.
2 Definition

Just before, after, or facing.

Example Sentences
  • The picture is on the adjacent page.
3 Definition

Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.

Preposition
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Next to; beside.

Example Sentences
  • A notice was sent to the house adjacent the school.
2 Definition

Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.