The park is adjacent to the school, making it easy for children to play after class.
synonyms
nextneighboringadjoining
word origin — from Latin 'adjacens', present participle of 'adjacere' which means 'to lie near'
adjacent, tenacious, omnipotent, credible, placid: meanings and examples
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adjacent · adjective/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
next to or adjoining something else
The park is adjacent to the school, making it easy for children to play after class.
Synonyms: next, neighboring, adjoining
Origin: from Latin 'adjacens', present participle of 'adjacere' which means 'to lie near'
tenacious · adjective/tɪˈneɪʃəs/
holding fast to something valued or desired; persistent in maintaining or seeking something
The tenacious student worked hard every night to improve her grades.
Synonyms: persistent, determined, resolute
Origin: from Latin 'tenax', meaning 'holding fast'
omnipotent · adjective/ɑmˈnɪpənt/
having unlimited power or authority
Many people believe that a god is omnipotent and can do anything.
Synonyms: all-powerful, mighty, supreme
Origin: from Latin 'omnipotens', meaning 'all-powerful', where 'omni-' means 'all' and 'potens' means 'powerful'
credible · adjective/ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/
able to be believed or trusted
The news report provided credible evidence that the event really happened.
Synonyms: believable, reliable, trustworthy
Origin: from Latin 'credibilis', meaning 'believable', from 'credere' meaning 'to believe'
placid · adjective/ˈplæsɪd/
calm and peaceful with little movement or activity
The placid lake was perfect for fishing in the early morning.
Synonyms: calm, peaceful, tranquil
Origin: derived from Latin 'placidus', meaning 'pleasing, gentle, calm'