noun / verb
neighbor
NAY-ber/ˈneɪbər/
Someone or something situated close to another.
Each neighbor waves from the doorway of a separate, adjacent home.
Etymology
The compound literally describes a “near dweller”: someone whose home is close to another’s. Its first element is also the ancestor of nigh, another word for “near.”
In context
this old lady living in a shack. And the nearest neighbor was a older guy, a Indian guy living in another shack.
More examples
- She introduces herself to her neighbor at the dinner table.
- Venus is Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.
- The park neighbors a small elementary school.
Forms
neighbor · neighbors · neighbored · neighboring
neighborhood noun — A surrounding area, especially where people live.
neighborly adjective — Friendly and helpful toward people living nearby.
Similar words
- adjoin
- Means directly touching or sharing a boundary, not merely nearby.
- border
- Emphasizes sharing a boundary rather than simply being close.