Neighbor

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbər/

Definitions of neighbor

noun a person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is very friendly.

A2 I often see my neighbor walking their dog.

B1 My neighbor offered to help me with my groceries.

B2 I have a good relationship with my neighbor and we often chat over the fence.

C1 My neighbor and I take turns mowing each other's lawns.

C2 I consider my neighbor to be like family, we have known each other for years.

Examples of neighbor in a Sentence

formal I have a good relationship with my neighbor and we often help each other out.

informal My neighbor is throwing a party this weekend, want to come?

slang My neighbor is so cool, we always hang out together.

figurative The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, as my neighbor's lawn is perfectly manicured.

Grammatical Forms of neighbor

• past tense: neighbored
• plural: neighbors
• comparative: more neighborly
• superlative: most neighborly
• present tense: neighbors
• future tense: will neighbor
• perfect tense: have neighbored
• continuous tense: is neighboring
• singular: neighbor
• positive degree: neighborly
• infinitive: to neighbor
• gerund: neighboring
• participle: neighboring

Origin and Evolution of neighbor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'neighbor' comes from the Old English word 'neahgebur', which is a compound of 'neah' meaning 'nigh, near' and 'gebur' meaning 'dweller'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neighbor' has retained its original meaning of someone who lives nearby, but has also come to encompass the idea of community and mutual support.