Word: Neighbour

Pronunciation

/ˈneɪbər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who lives near or next to another person. For example: “I borrowed a cup of sugar from my neighbour last night.”
  • Formal Definition: A person living or located near another; a person who lives adjacent to or nearby another.
• Verb: (chiefly British spelling: neighbour) To live or be situated near or next to (someone or something). For example: “Our house neighbours the park.”

Phrases

• “Good neighbour policy”: A diplomatic approach emphasizing friendly and cooperative relations with neighboring countries.
• “Love thy neighbour”: A biblical reference encouraging people to treat those around them kindly and compassionately.
• “Neighbourhood watch”: A community-based crime prevention program where residents look out for each other’s safety and report suspicious activities.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new neighbours moved in yesterday and seem very friendly.”
• Verb: “Their house neighbours ours, so we often share the garden tools.”

Synonyms

• Neighbor (American English)
• Adjacent resident
• Nearby dweller
• Next-door inhabitant
• Close associate (in a broader sense of closeness, not necessarily geographic)
• Compeer (formal)

Note: The verb form of “neighbour” is less commonly used in American English, but still exists primarily in British English contexts. In most cases, Americans would use the phrasal verb “live near” or similar expressions instead.