Word
adjacent
Phoneticsad·ja·cent, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈdʒeɪsənt/
UK/ɐdʒˈeɪsənt/
Definitions
01next to
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. describes two things that are next to each other or share a wall or border.
adj. lying near, close, or contiguous; sharing a common boundary or border.
“The two families lived in adjacent houses and shared a garden fence.”
“The laboratory is located in the building adjacent to the main library, making it convenient for researchers to access physical archives.”
Usage
often used with the preposition 'to'
Synonyms
02related to
C1 · Advanced Informal
adj. describes something that is not exactly the same as another thing, but is very similar or connected to it.
adj. figuratively related to or suggestive of a particular quality or field without being a core part of it.
“He doesn't work in tech, but he has a tech-adjacent job in marketing.”
“While her primary research is in sociology, she often explores psychology-adjacent themes regarding group behavior and identity.”
Antonyms
03geometry
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Technical
n. the side of a right-angled triangle that is next to a specific angle.
n. the side of a right triangle that is adjacent to a given acute angle and is not the hypotenuse.
“To find the cosine of the angle, you must divide the adjacent by the hypotenuse.”
“The student struggled to identify the adjacent when the triangle was rotated, confusing it with the opposite side relative to the target angle.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “adjacent” in context.
Verb
01. make adjacent
“The architect decided to make the kitchen and dining area adjacent to improve the flow of the house.”
verb + adj
02. require adjacent
“Safety regulations require adjacent buildings to have a fire-resistant barrier between them.”
verb + adj
Real-World Examples
“Still, Montez, the parking attendant for an adjacent lot, stands guard over a lonely boat that has been left behind.” “Several Ukrainian sources said North Korea was sending a force with up to 120 ballistic missiles to Russia’s western region of Voronezh, adjacent to Ukraine, where barracks were being built for it.” Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *(H)yeh₁- Proto-Italic *jakēō Latin iaceō Latin adiaceō Latin adiacēnsder. English adjacent Borrowed from Latin adiacēns, adiacentis, derivative of adiaceō (“to lie beside”); from ad (“to”) + iaceō (“to lie down”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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