abut

Meanings

• verb

  To touch or come in contact with something on all sides, usually a structure or edge.

  - "The wall abuts the building next door."
  - "The river abuts the shore."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abut
about , scout , shout , stout

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Variants

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abut , abuts , abutted , abutting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to touch' in Old French. The word comes from the Old French 'abuter', which means 'to touch, rub' or 'to rub down'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'abut' is also used in the game of golf to describe the line marking the edge of the green.

2. In mathematics, 'abut' is used to describe two lines or curves that intersect at a single point.

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Related Concepts

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1. buttress: A structural element that supports an arch or a wall, often used in Gothic architecture.

2. abutment: The point at which two structures or objects come in contact, often used in engineering.

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Culture

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In literature, 'abut' is often used to describe the physical connection between two structures or objects. In poetry, it can be used metaphorically to describe emotional or intellectual connections.

How to Memorize "abut"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two structures or objects touching each other. Imagine the point of contact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abut' with the idea of contact or connection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A But Touches Us' to remember the definition of 'abut'.

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