B1nounUK spelling: neighbourrelationshipssociety
US/ˈneɪ.bər/
UK/ˈneɪ.bə/
a person who lives next to you or very near you
In context
Our neighbor waters the plants for us when we travel.
Vietnam’s northern neighbor is a much larger country.
The noisy neighbor upstairs plays music until midnight.
Words that go with neighbor
adjective + noun
- next-door neighborOur next-door neighbor is a retired teacher.
- a good neighborHe has always been a good neighbor to us.
- noisy neighborA noisy neighbor kept us awake all week.
- friendly neighborA friendly neighbor helped me carry the boxes.
verb + preposition
- get along with your neighborsIt is easier to get along with your neighbors if you say hello.
noun + preposition
- neighbor across the streetThe neighbor across the street feeds our cat.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I live near my neighborhood’s house.Correct: I live near my neighbor’s house.