neighbors
word · lemma: neighbor
/ˈneɪbɝz/
NAY-burz
/nˈeɪbəz/
NAY-buhz
Definition
People who live near you, usually in the same street, building, or area. It can also mean nearby places or countries in a broader sense.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a plural noun in everyday talk when speaking about people living nearby: 'my neighbors'. US English commonly spells it 'neighbor'; British English usually uses 'neighbour'. Common phrases: 'next-door neighbors', 'good neighbors', 'neighbors complained'.
Spanish: vecinosPortuguese (BR): vizinhosPortuguese (PT): vizinhosChinese (Simplified): 邻居Chinese (Traditional): 鄰居Hindi: पड़ोसीArabic: جيرانBengali: পড়শি - প্রতিবেশীRussian: соседиJapanese: 近所の人 - 隣人Vietnamese: hàng xómKorean: 이웃Turkish: komşularUrdu: پڑوسیIndonesian: tetangga
Example Sentences
Our neighbors are very friendly.
basic
I said hello to my neighbors this morning.
basic
The neighbors have a new dog.
basic
The neighbors complained because the music was too loud.
natural
We should let the neighbors know about the party on Saturday.
natural
We've lived here for years, but we barely know our neighbors.
natural