Definition of adjacent

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • adjacent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • adjacent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • adjacent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of adjacent


  • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. conterminous
    2. contiguous
    3. neighboring
  • nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space (adjective)

    Examples

    1. had adjacent rooms

    Synonyms

    1. next
    2. side by side
  • near or close to but not necessarily touching (adjective)

    Examples

    1. lands adjacent to the mountains
    2. New York and adjacent cities

See definition of adjacent in Merriam Webster