To Abut

1. (intransitive) To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land) [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]^[3]
2. (transitive) To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]^[3]
3. (intransitive) To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall. [First attested in the late 16^th century.]^[3]

Usage notes

Followed by any of the following words: upon, on, or against.^[1][3]

Usage notes

Followed by any of the following words: upon, on or (obsolete) to