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
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Etymology
Origin of neighbour
Old English nēahbūr, from nēah nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see boor
Example Sentences
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She started posting on Instagram after losing her husband and her neighbour suggested filming her colourful outfits.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Smith called the project "a multi-decade commitment" that carries "an obligation to be a good neighbour".
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
The "AI Hub investment is a multi-decade commitment" carrying "an obligation to be a good neighbour", said Alexander Smith, Google's head of infrastructure and energy for Asia-Pacific.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
The alarm was raised by a neighbour who was in the nearby Tyler's Arms when he noticed smoke and large flames.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Your mother and father have been at it again,” the neighbour, a woman, said.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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