neighbour
Britishnoun
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a person who lives near or next to another
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a person or thing near or next to another
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( as modifier )
neighbour states
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verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of neighbour
Old English nēahbūr, from nēah nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see boor
Example Sentences
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Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Their findings were published in the open access journal Early Medieval England and its Neighbours by Cambridge University Press.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Goodrem, who is known to UK TV fans for her role in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, is one of the biggest-selling female artists in her home country.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Neighbours have described a man who was shot dead by police during an armed stand-off as "harmless" and "polite".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
At night the Minister one Mr Cragg, and divers of the Neighbours came to the House on a visit.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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