All bordering synonyms
bor·der
B b adj bordering
- next to — immediately following in time, order, importance, etc.: the next day; the next person in line.
- neighboring — situated or living near another: one of our neighbor nations.
- adjoining — being in contact; connected or neighbouring
- adjacent — If one thing is adjacent to another, the two things are next to each other.
- near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- touching — affecting; moving; pathetic: a touching scene of farewell.
- edging — a line or border at which a surface terminates: Grass grew along the edges of the road. The paper had deckle edges.
- abutting — to be adjacent; touch or join at the edge or border (often followed by on, upon, or against): This piece of land abuts on a street.
- skirting — the part of a gown, dress, slip, or coat that extends downward from the waist.
- bounding — under a legal or moral obligation: He is bound by the terms of the contract.
- next door — Also, next door. to, at, or in the next house on the street, especially if it is very close by, or the adjacent apartment, office, room, or the like: Go next-door and get your sister. Your sister is next-door. Her brother lives next-door.