adjacent
Pronunciation: [əˈdʒeɪ.sənt]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(adjective) when things are next to each other or very close without touching. If two houses sit side by side, they are adjacent to each other.
Example
The park is adjacent to my school, so we often play there during recess.
Example
The library is not adjacent to the movie theater; they are on opposite sides of the street.
Example
Which two buildings are adjacent to the museum?
Context: "geography"
(adjective) when areas or regions are next to each other. For example, two countries that share a border are adjacent.
Example
Canada is adjacent to the United States.
Example
France is not adjacent to Brazil; they are separated by the Atlantic Ocean.
Example
Which countries are adjacent to Italy?
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