The difference between Adjoining and Bordering

When used as adjectives, adjoining means being in contact at some point or line, whereas bordering means having a common boundary or border.


Bordering is also noun with the meaning: a pattern or ornament forming a border.

check bellow for the other definitions of Adjoining and Bordering

  1. Adjoining as an adjective:

    Being in contact at some point or line; joining to

    Examples:

    "an adjoining room"

    "synonyms: contiguous bordering"

  1. Adjoining as a verb:

  1. Bordering as a verb:

  1. Bordering as an adjective:

    Having a common boundary or border

    Examples:

    "France and Spain are bordering nations."

  1. Bordering as a noun:

    A pattern or ornament forming a border.

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