Abutting and Detached

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Abutting adjective - Having a border in common.

Usage example: the new neighbors promptly erected fences between their property and the abutting properties

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Detached is an antonym for abutting.

Nearby Word: abutted

Detached adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.

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Abutting is an antonym for detached.

Nearby Words: detach, detachment, detaching, detachable, detacher

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