Abutted

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌtɪd/

Definitions of abutted

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. 'Abutted' is the past tense of the verb 'abut', which means to be adjacent or to touch along a boundary.

Example Sentences

A1 The two buildings abutted each other, sharing a common wall.

A2 The backyard of the house abutted a beautiful park.

B1 The property abutted a busy street, causing noise pollution for the residents.

B2 The new shopping mall abutted the existing commercial district, creating a seamless transition.

C1 The river abutted the edge of the city, providing a picturesque view for the residents.

C2 The ancient castle abutted the cliffs, making it a strategic defensive location.

Examples of abutted in a Sentence

formal The property abutted against the river, providing a picturesque view.

informal Our backyard abutted the neighbor's fence, making it easy to chat over the fence.

slang The two buildings abutted each other, so we could easily hop from one roof to the other.

figurative Their differing opinions abutted like two opposing forces, causing tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of abutted

• past tense: abutted
• plural: abutted
• comparative: more abutted
• superlative: most abutted
• present tense: abut
• future tense: will abut
• perfect tense: has abutted
• continuous tense: is abutting
• singular: abutted
• positive degree: abut
• infinitive: to abut
• gerund: abutting
• participle: abutted

Origin and Evolution of abutted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abutted' originated from the Latin word 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'būtta' meaning 'end or target'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abutted' has retained its original meaning of 'to adjoin or border upon', but its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as in architecture and land surveying.