Synonyms of adjacent
6 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for adjacent is adjoining. Other synonyms of adjacent are contiguous, juxtaposed, abutting and near. The opposite of adjacent is nonadjacent.
Synonyms and similar words for adjacent
adjectiveLying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
- abuttingFacing each other, front to front.
- adjoiningBeing in contact at some point or line; joining to.
- contiguousAdjacent; neighboring.
- juxtaposedPlaced side by side often for comparison or contrast.
- near
- conterminous
Opposite of adjacent
adjectiveLying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
- apart
- distant
- nonadjacentNot adjacent.
Meaning of adjacent
- adjective Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
- adjective Just before, after, or facing.
- adjective Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.
adjacent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of adjacent
- What is another word for adjacent?
- Adjacent has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as adjoining, contiguous, juxtaposed, abutting and near.
- What is the opposite of adjacent?
- The opposite of adjacent is nonadjacent. Other antonyms of adjacent are apart.
- What does adjacent mean?
- Adjacent means lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
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