Neighborhood

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

Definitions of neighborhood

noun a district or community within a town or city

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a quiet neighborhood.

A2 My neighborhood has a park where children play.

B1 The neighborhood watch program helps keep our area safe.

B2 The neighborhood association organizes events for residents to socialize.

C1 The diversity in our neighborhood makes it a vibrant community.

C2 The gentrification of the neighborhood has led to rising property prices.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular neighborhood

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a friendly neighborhood.

A2 My neighborhood has a small park where children can play.

B1 The neighborhood watch program helps keep our community safe.

B2 The neighborhood association organizes events to bring residents together.

C1 The neighborhood council is working on a project to improve infrastructure.

C2 The neighborhood committee successfully lobbied for better public transportation options.

Examples of neighborhood in a Sentence

formal The neighborhood association is hosting a meeting to discuss community improvements.

informal I love walking around the neighborhood and saying hi to all my neighbors.

slang This neighborhood is lit, there's always something fun going on.

figurative In the neighborhood of success, hard work is the key to getting there.

Grammatical Forms of neighborhood

past tense

neighbored

plural

neighborhoods

comparative

more neighborhood

superlative

most neighborhood

present tense

neighbor

future tense

will neighborhood

perfect tense

have neighbored

continuous tense

is neighboring

singular

neighborhood

positive degree

neighborly

infinitive

to neighborhood

gerund

neighboring

participle

neighborhooded

Origin and Evolution of neighborhood

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'neighborhood' originated from the Old English word 'neahgebūr', which combined 'neah' meaning 'near' and 'gebūr' meaning 'dweller'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neighborhood' has evolved to refer to a community or area where people live in close proximity to one another, emphasizing a sense of local identity and belonging.