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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Nsubuga described his neighbour as "a decent guy" who appeared to have mental health issues.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Iran's neighbour Kuwait also reported an attempted attack.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Their bodies were found by a neighbour on 6 February 2025.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
One neighbour reportedly sold their house to escape the furor.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Mr. and Mrs. Pocket had a toady neighbour; a widow lady of that highly sympathetic nature that she agreed with everybody, blessed everybody, and shed smiles and tears on everybody, according to circumstances.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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