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neighbour

British  
/ ˈneɪbə /

noun

  1. a person who lives near or next to another

    1. a person or thing near or next to another

    2. ( as modifier )

      neighbour states

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to be or live close (to a person or thing)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of neighbour

Old English nēahbūr, from nēah nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see boor

Example Sentences

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Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbour" had been widely tipped to win the top prize for best documentary feature.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Neighbour Gloria Flack, 74, said the bungalow next to her was empty from about May 2024 to December 2025.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Neighbour Alex Smethurst said the group spent the night playing 1,000 piece puzzles as they anxiously awaited an update.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Neighbour Selina Clements said it was "really, really shocking" and "you can really feel the sombre feeling" in the area.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

This Change of Custom was an Uneasiness to me; but, in short, what will not a Man do for the sake of Peace and a good Understanding with his Neighbour?

From The Travels and Adventures of James Massey by Patot, Simon Tyssot de

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