adjacent
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Next to or very close to something else.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
neighbouring
adjoining
Antonyms
Usage notes
"Adjacent" is usually followed by "to", as in "adjacent to the park".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The hotel is _____ to the train station, so it's easy to reach."
Answer: adjacent
In your own words, what does "adjacent" mean?
Next to or very close to something else.
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