Cool MateMeaning of Neighbouring
In simple words: Something that is near or close to another thing.
Neighbouring in a sentence
- a neighbouring house
- neighbouring towns
- a neighbouring farmer
How to use Neighbouring
Used to describe things that are physically close together. More common in British English than American English. Avoid using in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
neighbouring + object
Memory hint
Think of 'neigh' like a horse sound, where horses live close together.
Related words
Collocations with Neighbouring
- neighbouring countries
- neighbouring houses
- neighbouring regions
Synonyms for Neighbouring
- adjacent
- contiguous
- bordering
- surrounding
Opposites of Neighbouring
- distant
- faraway
Common mistakes with Neighbouring
- Confusing with 'neighboring' — the American spelling.
- Using it as a noun instead of an adjective.
- Omitting the 'u' in British English.
Neighbouring appears in
Neighbouring in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجاور
شيء قريب أو بجانب شيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পাশের
কাছে বা পাশাপাশি থাকা কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Angrenzend
Etwas, das in der Nähe oder nahe bei einer anderen Sache ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Vecino/a
Algo que está cerca o próximo a otra cosa.
- Persianفارسی
همسایه، همجوار
چیزی که نزدیک یا در مجاورت چیز دیگری است.
- FrenchFrançais
Voisin
Quelque chose qui est proche ou à côté d'une autre chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पड़ोसी
कोई चीज़ जो दूसरी चीज़ के पास या करीब हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Vicino
Qualcosa che è vicino o prossimo a un'altra cosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vizinhas
Algo que está perto ou próximo de outra coisa.
- RussianРусский
Соседний
Что-то, что находится рядом или близко к чему-то другому.
- Urduاردو
پڑوسی
کوئی چیز جو دوسری چیز کے قریب یا نزدیک ہو۔
- Chinese中文
邻近的, 隔壁的
靠近或挨着别的东西。
More words like Neighbouring
- AdjacentC1
next to something
- Surrounding
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Neighbouring
What does Neighbouring mean?
Something that is near or close to another thing.
What is the definition of Neighbouring?
located or living near or next to a place or person
How do you use Neighbouring in a sentence?
a neighbouring house
Can you give another example of Neighbouring?
neighbouring towns
What are synonyms for Neighbouring?
Common alternatives include adjacent, contiguous, bordering, surrounding.
What is the opposite of Neighbouring?
Opposite meanings include distant, faraway.
What words go with Neighbouring?
It commonly pairs with neighbouring countries, neighbouring houses, neighbouring regions.
What are common mistakes when using Neighbouring?
Confusing with 'neighboring' — the American spelling. Using it as a noun instead of an adjective. Omitting the 'u' in British English.
How do you pronounce Neighbouring?
US: /["/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Neighbouring?
Used to describe things that are physically close together. More common in British English than American English. Avoid using in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Neighbouring?
"Neighbouring" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.