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neighbour

 

[ หˆneษชbษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

living in close proximity

A person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to.

Synonyms

inhabitant, local, resident

Examples of usage

  • My neighbour is very friendly.
  • We have good relationships with our neighbours.
  • The neighbours are having a party tonight.
  • She borrowed some sugar from her neighbour.
  • I met my new neighbour yesterday.
Context #2 | Noun

block of flats

Each of the connected units in a building or group of buildings.

Synonyms

apartment owner, flat occupant

Examples of usage

  • The neighbours upstairs are very noisy.
  • The neighbours in the next building complained about the noise.
  • I heard music coming from the neighbours' apartment.
  • She knocked on the neighbours' door to ask for help.
  • The neighbours in the block are organizing a meeting.
Context #3 | Verb

interact with

To interact or be in contact with (someone) in a neighborly way.

Synonyms

connect, interact, socialize

Examples of usage

  • It's important to neighbour with the people in your community.
  • We should neighbour with our colleagues to build a strong team.
  • Neighbouring with other businesses can lead to beneficial partnerships.
  • She always neighbours with the elderly lady next door.
  • The two families have been neighbouring for years.

Translations

Translations of the word "neighbour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vizinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคกเคผเฅ‹เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tetangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒัั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sฤ…siad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šฃไบบ (ใ‚Šใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voisin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vecino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์›ƒ (์ด์›ƒ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soused

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sused

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ปๅฑ… (lรญnjลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sosed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกgranni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qonลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vecino

Etymology

The word 'neighbour' originated from Middle English 'neighbo(u)r', from Old English 'neahgebลซr', meaning 'near-dweller'. The concept of being a good neighbour has been emphasized in various cultures throughout history, promoting cooperation and community spirit.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,195 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.