Cool MateNeighbouring
UK /["/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/"]/
Definition
located or living near or next to a place or person
In simple words: Something that is near or close to another thing.
Examples
- a neighbouring house
- neighbouring towns
- a neighbouring farmer
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- neighbouring countries
- neighbouring houses
- neighbouring regions
Synonyms
- adjacent
- contiguous
- bordering
- surrounding
Antonyms
- distant
- faraway
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'neighboring' — the American spelling.
- Using it as a noun instead of an adjective.
- Omitting the 'u' in British English.