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UK/["/ˈneɪbə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈneɪbər/"]/

Meaning of Neighbour

a person who lives next to you or near you

In simple words: A person who lives near you.

Neighbour in a sentence

  • My neighbour is very friendly and often helps me with my garden.
  • We had a barbecue yesterday, and our neighbours joined us for dinner.
  • It's important to get along with your neighbour to maintain a good community.
  • Our neighbour has a beautiful house with a big yard.
  • I borrowed some sugar from my neighbour this morning.

How to use Neighbour

Used in everyday conversation to refer to someone who lives close by. Less appropriate in formal writing, where 'adjacent resident' might be used.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'neigh' like a horse sound, imagine a neighbor who's friendly like a horse!

Related words

Collocations with Neighbour

Synonyms for Neighbour

  • adjacent resident
  • local
  • community member
  • district inhabitant

Opposites of Neighbour

Common mistakes with Neighbour

  • Spelling confusion with 'neighbor' (American English) vs 'neighbour' (British English).
  • Using 'neighbour' as a verb instead of a noun.

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Frequently asked questions about Neighbour

What does Neighbour mean?

A person who lives near you.

What is the definition of Neighbour?

a person who lives next to you or near you

How do you use Neighbour in a sentence?

My neighbour is very friendly and often helps me with my garden.

Can you give another example of Neighbour?

We had a barbecue yesterday, and our neighbours joined us for dinner.

What are synonyms for Neighbour?

Common alternatives include adjacent resident, local, community member, district inhabitant.

What is the opposite of Neighbour?

Opposite meanings include stranger, enemy.

What words go with Neighbour?

It commonly pairs with friendly, good, nosy, become, disturb, wake, complain, move in, boy, girl, kid, friends and neighbours, northern, southern, etc., attack, invade, threaten, nearest.

What are common mistakes when using Neighbour?

Spelling confusion with 'neighbor' (American English) vs 'neighbour' (British English). Using 'neighbour' as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Neighbour?

US: /["/ˈneɪbər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈneɪbə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Neighbour?

Used in everyday conversation to refer to someone who lives close by. Less appropriate in formal writing, where 'adjacent resident' might be used.

What CEFR level is Neighbour?

"Neighbour" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.