Adjoining

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of adjoining

adjective situatated next to or in close proximity to something else

Example Sentences

A1 The adjoining room is where my brother sleeps.

A2 The hotel has adjoining rooms for families who want to stay together.

B1 The kitchen and dining room are adjoining, making it easy to serve meals.

B2 The adjoining properties have a shared garden that residents can enjoy.

C1 The adjoining buildings were designed by the same architect, giving them a cohesive look.

C2 The hotel suite includes an adjoining living room for guests to relax in.

Examples of adjoining in a Sentence

formal The two rooms are connected by an adjoining door.

informal Our rooms are next to each other with an adjoining wall.

slang We can sneak into the party through the adjoining backyard.

figurative The two countries have adjoining borders, but their relationship is strained.

Grammatical Forms of adjoining

• past tense: adjoined
• plural: adjoinings
• comparative: more adjoining
• superlative: most adjoining
• present tense: adjoins
• future tense: will adjoin
• perfect tense: has adjoined
• continuous tense: is adjoining
• singular: adjoining
• positive degree: adjoining
• infinitive: to adjoin
• gerund: adjoining
• participle: adjoining

Origin and Evolution of adjoining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'adjoining' originated from the Middle English word 'adienen' which came from the Old French word 'adiener' meaning 'to join'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjoining' has retained its original meaning of being next to or connected to something, with no significant evolution in its usage.