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adjacent vs adjoining
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adjacentadjective/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ | Meaning next to or very near something else, often sharing a wall or border | Goes with adjacent to | Example Our hotel room was adjacent to the conference hall. |
| adjoiningadjective/əˈdʒɔɪ.nɪŋ/ | Meaning next to something and joined to it | Goes with adjoining room | Example We booked adjoining rooms so the kids could sleep next door. |
Which word fits?
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