Meaning of Adjacent
next to something
In simple words: next to or near something else
Adjacent in a sentence
- The planes landed on adjacent runways.
- numbers that are adjacent in the sequence
- Our farm land was adjacent to the river.
- The vineyards of Verzy lie adjacent to those of Verzenay.
- There is a row of houses immediately adjacent to the factory.
How to use Adjacent
Commonly used in both written and spoken English; appropriate in academic and professional settings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
adjacent + to + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'a-just-cent' — imagine two objects right next to each other at the center point.
Related words
Collocations with Adjacent
- be
- be situated
- lie
- directly
- immediately
- to
Synonyms for Adjacent
- next
- neighboring
- contiguous
- bordering
- adjoining
Common mistakes with Adjacent
- Confusing with 'distant' or 'remote'.
- Using it incorrectly with abstract concepts rather than physical objects.
- Omitting 'to' after 'adjacent'.
Adjacent appears in
Adjacent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجاور
بجانب أو قريب من شيء آخر
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংলগ্ন
অন্য কিছুর পাশে বা কাছাকাছি
- GermanDeutsch
Angrenzend
Neben oder in der Nähe von etwas anderem
- SpanishEspañol
Adyacente
al lado o cerca de otra cosa
- Persianفارسی
مجاور
کنار یا نزدیک به چیز دیگری
- FrenchFrançais
Adjacent
next to or near something else
- Hindiहिन्दी
बगल वाला, सटा हुआ
किसी और चीज़ के बगल में या पास में
- ItalianItaliano
Adiacente
vicino o accanto a qualcos'altro
- PortuguesePortuguês
Adjacente
ao lado ou perto de outra coisa
- RussianРусский
Прилегающий, соседний
рядом или близко к чему-то другому
- Urduاردو
ملحق، متصل
کسی دوسری چیز کے ساتھ یا اس کے قریب
- Chinese中文
相邻的
靠近或在某物旁边
More words like Adjacent
- Next
- Neighboring
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Adjacent
What does Adjacent mean?
next to or near something else
What is the definition of Adjacent?
next to something
How do you use Adjacent in a sentence?
The planes landed on adjacent runways.
Can you give another example of Adjacent?
numbers that are adjacent in the sequence
What are synonyms for Adjacent?
Common alternatives include next, neighboring, contiguous, bordering, adjoining.
What is the opposite of Adjacent?
Opposite meanings include distant, far, remote.
What words go with Adjacent?
It commonly pairs with be, be situated, lie, directly, immediately, to.
What are common mistakes when using Adjacent?
Confusing with 'distant' or 'remote'. Using it incorrectly with abstract concepts rather than physical objects. Omitting 'to' after 'adjacent'.
How do you pronounce Adjacent?
US: /["/əˈdʒeɪsnt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈdʒeɪsnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Adjacent?
Commonly used in both written and spoken English; appropriate in academic and professional settings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Adjacent?
"Adjacent" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

