Abutting

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌtɪŋ/

Definitions of abutting

verb to be adjacent or next to something, typically referring to properties or pieces of land

Example Sentences

A1 The two buildings are abutting each other.

A2 The garden is abutting the back of the house.

B1 The new shopping mall will be abutting the highway.

B2 The park is abutting the river, providing a scenic view.

C1 The property abutting the forest is perfect for nature lovers.

C2 The luxury resort is abutting the white sandy beach, offering stunning ocean views.

Examples of abutting in a Sentence

formal The property line is marked by the abutting fence.

informal The two houses are right next to each other, abutting each other.

slang The skate park is abutting the basketball court.

figurative Their differences seemed to be abutting, causing tension in the relationship.

Grammatical Forms of abutting

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

Origin and Evolution of abutting

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'abutting' originated from the Middle English word 'abutten' which came from Old French 'abouter' meaning 'to end at, to touch upon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abutting' has retained its original meaning of touching or bordering something, but has also come to be used in legal contexts to refer to properties that are adjacent or contiguous to one another.