Meaning of the word abut in English

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abut

US /əˈbʌt/
UK /əˈbʌt/

Verb

1.

If a building or area of land abuts something or on something, it is next to it or touches it on one side:

Example:
Mexico abuts (on) some of the richest parts of the United States.
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