adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   that occupies an adjacent place, especially the building immediately to the left or right not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of next door. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

in adjacent apartmentin the adjacent apartmentin the adjacent house

Example

More examples

"I'll leave a key with my next-door neighbour in case you get here before I do."

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