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Third Person
abuts
Present Participle
abutting
Past Tense
abutted
Past Participle
abutted
1
to adjoin or border upon something, typically in a direct manner
- The fence abuts the property line, marking the boundary of the yard.
- Last year, the two buildings abutted each other before the new road was constructed between them.
- The sidewalk is currently abutting the construction site, causing inconvenience for pedestrians.
- Over time, the trees have abutted against the fence, causing damage to its structure.
- If the new development proceeds as planned, the park will soon abut the residential area.