Neighborliness

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbərlinəs/

Definitions of neighborliness

noun the quality or state of being friendly and helpful to one's neighbors

Example Sentences

A1 Neighborliness is important for building a strong community.

A2 My neighborliness was appreciated when I helped my neighbor carry groceries.

B1 The sense of neighborliness in our town is evident during community events.

B2 She demonstrated great neighborliness by organizing a neighborhood watch program.

C1 The concept of neighborliness extends beyond just being friendly to actively helping those in need.

C2 The neighborhood's strong sense of neighborliness was evident in their quick response to a recent crisis.

Examples of neighborliness in a Sentence

formal The sense of neighborliness in our community is truly remarkable, with everyone always willing to lend a helping hand.

informal I love the neighborliness in our neighborhood - it feels like one big family looking out for each other.

slang Our block has some serious neighborliness vibes going on, it's like we're all best friends.

figurative The concept of neighborliness extends beyond just physical proximity, it's about being kind and supportive to those around you.

Grammatical Forms of neighborliness

past tense

neighborlinessed

plural

neighborlinesses

comparative

more neighborly

superlative

most neighborly

present tense

neighborlinesses

future tense

will neighborliness

perfect tense

have neighborlinessed

continuous tense

is neighborlinessing

singular

neighborliness

positive degree

neighborly

infinitive

to neighborliness

gerund

neighborlinessing

participle

neighborlinessed

Origin and Evolution of neighborliness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'neighborliness' originated from the Old English word 'neahgebūrlic', which was derived from 'neah' meaning 'near' and 'gebūr' meaning 'dweller'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'neighborliness' has evolved to represent the quality of being friendly, helpful, and kind towards one's neighbors, fostering a sense of community and mutual support.