Adjoins

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒɔɪnz/

Definitions of adjoins

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'adjoins' is a verb that means to be next to or in contact with something.

Example Sentences

A1 The park adjoins the school.

A2 My house adjoins a beautiful garden.

B1 The restaurant adjoins the shopping mall.

B2 The hotel adjoins the beach, offering stunning views.

C1 The office building adjoins the city's main transportation hub.

C2 The historic castle adjoins a picturesque vineyard in the countryside.

Examples of adjoins in a Sentence

formal The property adjoins a public park, providing residents with a beautiful view.

informal Our backyard adjoins the neighbor's, so we often chat over the fence.

slang The cool thing about our dorm rooms is that they adjoin, making it easy to hang out with friends.

figurative In the novel, the protagonist's journey adjoins with that of the antagonist, leading to a dramatic climax.

Grammatical Forms of adjoins

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

Origin and Evolution of adjoins

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'adjoins' originated from the Old French word 'adjoindre' which came from the Latin word 'ad-,' meaning 'to' and 'jungere,' meaning 'join.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjoins' has retained its original meaning of being next to or touching something, but has also come to be used more broadly in various contexts to indicate connection or proximity.