English

neighbour

ˈneɪ.bɚ, ˈneɪbə, ˈneɪbɚ
Meaning: someone who lives very close to you
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈneɪbə, ˈneɪbɚ

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Example sentences

My neighbour is very friendly.
My neighbour is very friendly.
He sold his old bicycle to his neighbour.
He sold his old bicycle to his neighbour.
The neighbor's tom often prowls through our garden at night.
The neighbor's tom often prowls through our garden at night.
The neighbours complained about the loud noise.
The neighbours complained about the loud noise.
She spent the afternoon helping her elderly neighbor with the gardening.
She spent the afternoon helping her elderly neighbor with the gardening.

Usage Notes

Used for people living in the next house or apartment. The spelling 'neighbour' is British English, while 'neighbor' is American English.

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