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Rareabutting
The correct spelling is abutting.
How to pronounce abutting
verb
IPA: /əˈbʌt.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Abu-tti-ng
The correct spelling is abutting. 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.”
“the abuttings of roads”
Meanings
verb
- 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.To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to.
- 3.To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall.
noun
- 1.Abutment
adjective
- 1.Facing each other, front to front.
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