Neighbourly

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbərli/

Definitions of neighbourly

adjective showing or having qualities of being friendly and helpful towards one's neighbors

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbourly cat always comes over to say hello.

A2 We have a neighbourly relationship where we help each other out.

B1 Being neighbourly means looking out for one another in times of need.

B2 The neighbourhood has a strong sense of neighbourly camaraderie.

C1 The neighbourly gesture of bringing over a homemade meal was greatly appreciated.

C2 The community is known for its neighbourly spirit and close-knit relationships.

Examples of neighbourly in a Sentence

formal The new housing development promotes a neighbourly atmosphere through community events and shared spaces.

informal Our street is really neighbourly - everyone looks out for each other.

slang I love how neighbourly everyone is around here, always lending a hand when needed.

figurative Being neighbourly doesn't just mean living next to someone, it means being kind and considerate to those around you.

Grammatical Forms of neighbourly

• past tense: neighbourlied
• plural: neighbourlies
• comparative: more neighbourly
• superlative: most neighbourly
• present tense: neighbourly
• future tense: will neighbourly
• perfect tense: have neighbourlied
• continuous tense: is neighbourlying
• singular: neighbourly
• positive degree: neighbourly
• infinitive: to neighbourly
• gerund: neighbourlying
• participle: neighbourlied

Origin and Evolution of neighbourly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'neighbourly' originated from the Old English word 'neahgebūrlic' which was a combination of 'neah' meaning 'near' and 'gebūr' meaning 'dweller'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neighbourly' has evolved to encompass the idea of being friendly, helpful, and considerate towards one's neighbors, as well as more generally being kind and helpful towards others in a community.