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adjoin vs fray

fray vs adjoin

adjoin is not a noun while fray is a noun.

adjoin and fray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adjoin No No Yes No
fray Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fray is a hyponym of adjoin; that is, fray is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than adjoin:
  • adjoin: be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  • fray: cause friction
Other hyponyms of adjoin include cover, spread over, adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, stick, chafe, fret, rub, scratch, attach, hug, abut, adjoin, border, butt, butt against, butt on, edge, march, border, environ, ring, skirt, surround, lean against, lean on, rest on.
adjoin (noun) fray (noun)
a noisy fight
adjoin (verb) fray (verb)
attach or add wear away by rubbing
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary cause friction
be in direct physical contact with; make contact
Difference between adjoin and fray

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