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The garden will abut the fence.
What does Abut mean?
Abut means to touch or border something.
Dictionary definition
To touch or be next to something along an edge or boundary.
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The two properties abut each other at the tree line.
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The map showed which lots abut the protected forest.
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MeaningAbut means to touch or border something.
ExampleExample: The garden will abut the fence.
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- uh · but
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- but
- Ending
- but
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- Put a little extra energy on but.
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Base word
abut
verb
abutted
Touched or bordered in the past.
adjective
abutting
Touching or bordering something.
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