neighbors
Translation
neighbours
Examples
My neighbors are very friendly.
My neighbours are very friendly.
We invited our neighbors to the party.
We invited our neighbours to the party.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) neighbors (sb.'s) people living nearby My neighbours are very friendly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: people next door, residents
Etymology
From Old English 'nēah' (nigh, near) + 'gebūr' (dweller), literally meaning 'a near-dweller'.
Memory Tips
Think of the person who lives 'nigh' (an old word for near) to you. They are your neighbour.