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neigh·bor

neighbor

 
 
pronunciation:
neI br
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person who lives close to someone else.
New neighbors just moved into the house across the street.
 
similar words:
citizen
definition 2: a fellow human.
Treat your neighbors with respect.
similar words:
associate, comrade, fellow, friend
definition 3: something that borders on or is in the same general area as something else of the same type.
Mexico and Canada are both neighbors of the United States.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: neighbors, neighboring, neighbored
definition: to border on; live near to.
His property neighbors a public park.
synonyms:
adjoin, border, touch
similar words:
reach, verge
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