adjacent

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'adjacent' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe two things that are near or next to each other. Example sentence: The two buildings are adjacent to each other.

✓ Grammatically correct

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Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

In an adjacent area of north Wales woodland, David Cameron orders a future inquiry into a decade-old inquiry about abuse in a children's home.

The Guardian

But in 2001 an area for meditation and relaxation was created, away from the hubbub of the hectic streets of London; it also provided a welcome outside space for the adjacent Brunei Gallery.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

In adjacent Crockett county, fracking accounts for up to 25% of water use, according to the groundwater conservation district.

The Guardian

Guardian Australia reported last month that Minchin has been lobbying foreign banks reported to have ruled out financing the Abbot Point coal export terminal, adjacent to the reef.

The Guardian

As the days passed, and visitors came to call, she often hid her "friends", as she called them, in the bathroom and in an adjacent apartment.

The Guardian

At 45° the opposite and adjacent sides are the same length, so from Pythagoras' Theorem (r2=x2 + y2) they must each be (√2)/2.

WikiHow

See Scotland Britart British and Irish Lions (rugby union); not "British Lions" British Council British empire but British Empire Medal British Film Institute BFI on second mention British Isles A geographical term taken to mean Great Britain, Ireland and some or all of the adjacent islands such as Orkney, Shetland and the Isle of Man.

The Guardian

Pointing to the statue on top of the adjacent St Pancras terminus, which was built as a direct competitor in the 1860s, Johnson said that the "acroterion had scorned, and sneered at" King's Cross.

The Guardian

The "yard sale" and auction got under way in the morning at the Reliant Centre, the convention centre adjacent to the now-closed stadium.

The Guardian

MP Tom Elliott Those responsible for raising the tricolour and another flag on an adjacent flagpole are thought to have gained access via scaffolding erected for rooftop repairs.

The Guardian

Bernstein was asked simply to pick up the challenge and run, to produce a plan for radical devolution to a regional body, formed of Manchester and its nine adjacent districts, presided over by an elected mayor.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "adjacent" when you want to specifically indicate that two items are directly next to each other, sharing a boundary or immediate proximity. Be sure the context makes this physical relationship clear.

Common error

Avoid using "adjacent" when "near" or "nearby" would be more appropriate. "Adjacent" implies a closer, more direct connection than simply being in the general vicinity.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "adjacent" is as an adjective, modifying nouns to indicate that they are next to, close to, or contiguous with something else. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

44%

Wiki

20%

Science

36%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the word "adjacent" is an adjective used to describe something that is next to or close to something else. Ludwig AI validates its usage in a variety of contexts. It's grammatically correct and very common, found frequently in news and media, wiki and science contexts. When using "adjacent", be precise in indicating the direct proximity or shared boundary between two items, and avoid using it when a more general term like "near" is more appropriate. Remember that "adjoining" often suggests a closer connection than "adjacent".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

next to

Indicates immediate proximity without necessarily implying contact or shared border.

adjoining

Suggests a shared boundary or direct connection between two things.

contiguous

Emphasizes that two things touch or are connected in an unbroken sequence.

bordering

Implies that something forms a border or edge of another object or area.

alongside

Suggests that two things are positioned side by side.

nearby

Indicates a general closeness in location, without specifying the exact relationship.

close to

Suggests a lack of significant distance, often used in a more general sense.

in proximity to

A more formal way of indicating nearness, often used in technical or official contexts.

situated near

Describes the position of something in relation to something else.

in the vicinity of

Implies a surrounding area or general location, rather than direct adjacency.

FAQs

How is "adjacent" used in geometry?

In geometry, "adjacent" describes sides of a polygon that share a vertex or angles that share a side. For example, in a right triangle, the "adjacent" side is the side next to the specified angle (other than the hypotenuse).

What's the difference between "adjacent" and "adjoining"?

Both words indicate nearness, but "adjoining" often implies a closer, more direct connection or shared boundary than "adjacent". You might say "adjacent" offices are next to each other, but "adjoining" rooms share a wall.

When is it appropriate to use "adjacent" instead of "nearby"?

"Adjacent" is best when items are immediately next to each other. "Nearby" is suitable when items are in close proximity but not necessarily directly connected. For example, "the park adjacent to the school" versus "a cafe nearby".

Can "adjacent" be used in a non-physical context?

While primarily used for physical proximity, "adjacent" can sometimes describe related or sequential items. For example, "adjacent ideas" or "adjacent topics" suggests a logical connection, but such usage is less common.