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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
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verb

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

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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 Alun Phillips,77, told the BBC he had been working nights and woke to banging doors this morning.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 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

Neighbour Bessie was waiting when she arrived home.

From The Little Missis by Skinner, Charlotte

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