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
- neighbouring adjective
- neighbourless adjective
Etymology
Origin of neighbour
Old English nēahbūr, from nēah nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see boor
Example Sentences
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Their voyage around our nearest neighbour will pave the way for a lunar landing and, eventually, a Moon base.
From BBC
Iran's neighbour Iraq too has increasingly been drawn into the conflict.
From Barron's
That victory, coupled with Manchester United's crushing defeat by neighbours Manchester City earlier on Saturday, means that the Gunners are in pole position in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.
From BBC
The Syrian army said that it had repelled a drone attack from neighbouring Iraq that targeted a southern Syrian base which previously housed US forces, state media reported.
From Barron's
"I make a link between the actions carried out in neighbouring countries" and claimed by "small groups that referred to the conflict," he said.
From Barron's
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