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abuts

The correct spelling is abuts.

How to pronounce abuts

verb

IPA: /əˈbʌts/

Say it like: Abu-ts

The correct spelling is abuts. To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land) For example: "His land abuts on the road."

Usage Examples

His land abuts on the road.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land)
  2. 2.To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to.
  3. 3.To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall.

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