Definition

Describing something that is next to or connected with something else, often sharing a boundary or edge.

Example

The adjoining rooms made it easy for the family to spend time together.

Conversation

Have you seen the new coffee shop in the adjoining building?

Yeah, I went there yesterday and it was great!

I love how it's so close; we should go together sometime.

Definitely! It’s nice to have a cozy place right next door.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adjoining is formed from "ad-" (meaning to or towards) and "join" (from Latin "jungere", meaning to join or connect) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word describes the action of being connected or joined to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'joining' something 'to' ('ad-') — that's why adjoining means being connected or next to something.

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