abut

[uh-buht]

verb (used without object)

abutted, abutting 

1. to be adjacent; touch or join at the edge or border (often followed by on, upon, oragainst ).

   This piece of land abuts on a street.

verb (used with object)

abutted, abutting 

1. to be adjacent to; border on; end at.

2. to support by an abutment.

abut

/ əˈbʌt /

verb

1. to adjoin, touch, or border on (something) at one end

Other Word Forms

• unabutting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abut¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French, Old French abuter touch at one end, verbal derivative of a but to (the) end; a- ⁵, butt ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of abut¹

C15: from Old French abouter to join at the ends, border on; influenced by abuter to touch at an end, buttress

Example Sentences

But after Lord Leveson published his report into the ethics of the press, police forces became much more cautious abut what information they released.

From BBC

But after Lord Leveson published his report into the ethics of the press in 2012 police forces became much more cautious abut what information they released.

From BBC

His park abuts a new militarized zone that stretches 200 miles across a vast expanse of New Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

The shrewd composition abuts their lips, so that they are just about to touch in a kiss.

From Los Angeles Times

In the past, rumours abut the sci-fi drama have ranged from being close to spot on to utter fabrication.

From BBC

Related Words

• adjoin 
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