Meaning of the word neighbour in English

What does neighbour mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

neighbour

US /ˈneɪ.bər/

UK /ˈneɪ.bər/

a person living next door to or very near to the speaker or person referred to

Example:

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Our new neighbour moved in last week.

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She often chats with her neighbours over the fence.

Synonym:

next-door resident dweller

to be situated next to or very near to (another place or thing)

Example:

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The park neighbours the school.

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Their property neighbours ours.

Synonym:

adjoin border abut touch meet

Related Word:

neighbours neighbouring