Meaning of neighbor in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈneɪbər/

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1. Verb

   neighbor

   Definitions

   1. live or be located as a neighbor

   Examples

   • « the neighboring house »
2. 2. be located near or adjacent to

   Examples

   • « Pakistan neighbors India »

3. Classifying Adjective

   neighbor

   Definitions

   1. situated near one another

   Examples

   • « neighbor states »

   Synonyms

   • near
   • close

4. Noun

   neighbor

   Etymology

   Old English nēahgebūr, from nēah ‘nigh, near’ + gebūr ‘inhabitant, peasant, farmer’ (compare with boor)

   Definitions

   1. a person who lives (or is located) near another
5. 2. a nearby object of the same kind

   Examples

   • « Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas »
   • « what is the closest neighbor to the Earth? »