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adjacent
Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
"Because the conference room is filled, we will have our meeting in the adjacent room."
Similar: abutting, adjoining, contiguous, juxtaposed, near
Just before, after, or facing.
"The picture is on the adjacent page."
Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.
Next to; beside.
"A notice was sent to the house adjacent the school."
Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.
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