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neighbor

/ˈneɪbər/

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noun

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

Examples :

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

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noun

One who is near in sympathy or confidence.

Examples :

"My neighbor, despite not being close friends, always has a kind word and understanding for my struggles with my new baby. "

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noun

A fellow human being.

Examples :

"My neighbor, a kind woman, often helps out her elderly parents. "

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verb

To be adjacent to

Examples :

"Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different."

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verb

(followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.

Examples :

"That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason."

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verb

To associate intimately with; to be close to.

Examples :

"My family often neighbors with their friends across the street. "

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