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- pronunciation:
- neI
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hUd
- phrases:
- in the neighborhood of
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of a town or city in which one lives, or an area in a city or town that is distinctive because a particular community lives there or because the area has a special character.
Most of the dogs in my neighborhood are friendly.Dominic's grandparents lived in an Italian neighborhood when they were children.My friend Alan lives in a fancy neighborhood. My dad says the houses are really expensive there.
- synonyms:
- block, locality, precinct, quarter
- similar words:
- area, community, district, region, vicinity, ward
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| definition 2: |
the entire group of people who live in such an area.
Our neighborhood gets together for a Labor Day picnic every year.- synonyms:
- community
- similar words:
- folks, neighbors, people, public, street
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| related words: |
locality |
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| phrase: |
in the neighborhood of |
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