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neighbor

neigh·bor

neighbor

 
 
pronunciation:
neI br
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person who lives close to someone else.
New neighbors just moved into the house across the street.
 
similar words:
citizen
definition 2: a fellow human.
Treat your neighbors with respect.
similar words:
associate, comrade, fellow, friend
definition 3: something that borders on or is in the same general area as something else of the same type.
Mexico and Canada are both neighbors of the United States.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: neighbors, neighboring, neighbored
definition: to border on; live near to.
His property neighbors a public park.
synonyms:
adjoin, border, touch
similar words:
reach, verge
Word Builder: neighbor +
  • neighboring:
    next to.