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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"Tell someone, a friend, a neighbour, once you start telling people, things will move," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
In the northern Finnish town of Muhos, 36-year-old farmer Joni Pitkanen is preparing for life with a new neighbour -- just kilometers away, tech giant Google is planning to build new data centres.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
"If making that call feels too difficult, please consider telling somebody you trust. A friend, family member, neighbour, healthcare professional, or anyone who can help you reach out."
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
"We are proud of him for his nature, for his bravery," another neighbour, Laxmikant Joshi, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
“She had engaged to go as governess to Mrs. Smallridge’s children—a dear friend of Mrs. Elton’s—a neighbour of Maple Grove; and, by the bye, I wonder how Mrs. Elton bears the disappointment?”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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