Neighborly

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbərli/

Definitions of neighborly

adjective showing or expressing kindness and consideration for others

Example Sentences

A1 My neighborly cat always greets me when I come home.

A2 We had a neighborly chat over the fence about gardening.

B1 It's important to be neighborly and help out your community when needed.

B2 The neighborhood has a very neighborly atmosphere, with everyone looking out for each other.

C1 The neighborly relations between the two families helped them overcome any disagreements.

C2 The town prides itself on its neighborly spirit and strong sense of community.

Examples of neighborly in a Sentence

formal The neighborhood is known for its neighborly atmosphere and strong sense of community.

informal I appreciate your help with the yard work, you're so neighborly!

slang Let's be more neighborly and share our Wi-Fi password with the new neighbors.

figurative Being neighborly doesn't just mean borrowing sugar, it means looking out for each other in times of need.

Grammatical Forms of neighborly

• past tense: neighborlied
• plural: neighborlies
• comparative: more neighborly
• superlative: most neighborly
• present tense: is neighborly
• future tense: will be neighborly
• perfect tense: has been neighborly
• continuous tense: is being neighborly
• singular: neighborly
• positive degree: neighborly
• infinitive: to be neighborly
• gerund: being neighborly
• participle: neighborly

Origin and Evolution of neighborly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'neighborly' originated from the Old English word 'neahgebūrlic' which meant 'pertaining to a neighbor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neighborly' has evolved to not only describe friendly and helpful behavior towards neighbors, but also to refer to a general attitude of kindness and consideration towards others in a community.