adjacent

word

Definition

Something that is adjacent is next to or very close to something else, often sharing a border or side.

Usage & Nuances

'Adjacent' is formal; common with technical, legal, real estate, or spatial contexts ('adjacent rooms', 'adjacent property'). Not the same as 'opposite' or just 'near'—it means directly next to. Do not use with things separated by an obvious gap.

Example Sentences

Our classroom is adjacent to the library.

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They bought the adjacent land for their new project.

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The hotel room has an adjacent bathroom for easy access.

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Please keep the adjacent seat empty for the guest.

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The park is adjacent to a busy shopping center, so parking can be tough.

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The two houses are adjacent to each other.

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