neighbor
Translation
neighbour
Examples
My neighbor is very friendly.
My neighbour is very friendly.
Canada is a neighbor of the United States.
Canada is a neighbour of the United States.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) a person living next to or near you My neighbour is very friendly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: acquaintance, resident
Etymology
From Old English 'nēah' (near) + 'gebūr' (dweller). Literally 'a near-dweller'. Note the US spelling is 'neighbor'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'nigh' (an old word for near) to remember it's someone who lives near you.