adjoining
uh-JOY-nihng
Adjoining (adj) means touching or connected at a shared point, line, or wall; next door. Example: “We booked adjoining hotel rooms so the kids could go back and forth.”
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Touching or connected at a shared point, line, or wall; next door.
"We booked adjoining hotel rooms so the kids could go back and forth."
"A door in the adjoining office let her slip through without using the hallway."
How to use adjoining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDirectly next to and connected to something, usually sharing a wall or border.
Common mistake
Adjoining usually implies an actual connection (like a shared wall or door), while adjacent just means nearby or touching.
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Etymology
From Old French ajoindre, from Latin adiungere ("to join to"), formed from ad- ("to") and iungere ("to join").
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What does “adjoining” mean?
The word “adjoining” means touching or connected at a shared point, line, or wall; next door. In plain terms, directly next to and connected to something, usually sharing a wall or border.
How do you pronounce “adjoining”?
“Adjoining” is pronounced uh-JOY-nihng (/əˈd͡ʒɔɪ.nɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “adjoining” in a sentence?
Here is “adjoining” used in a sentence: “We booked adjoining hotel rooms so the kids could go back and forth.”
What is the opposite of “adjoining”?
The opposite of “adjoining” — its antonyms — is separated.
What part of speech is “adjoining”?
“Adjoining” is an adjective.
Where does the word “adjoining” come from?
The word “adjoining” comes from Latin. From Old French ajoindre, from Latin adiungere ("to join to"), formed from ad- ("to") and iungere ("to join").
Is “adjoining” a common word?
“Adjoining” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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