neighbor

[ˈneɪ.bər]

neighbor Definition

• 1. a person who lives next to or near another person
• 2. a country that is next to another country

Using neighbor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "neighbor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My neighbor helped me carry my groceries.

• Example

  We have good relations with our neighbors.

• Example

  Canada is the United States' neighbor to the north.

• Example

  Mexico is the United States' neighbor to the south.

neighbor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for neighbor

• resident
• inhabitant
• dweller
• local
• compatriot

Antonyms for neighbor

• stranger
• foreigner

Idioms Using neighbor

• love thy neighbor as thyself

  treat others as you would like to be treated

  Example

  The Golden Rule says to love thy neighbor as thyself.

• get on like a house on fire

  have a very good, enjoyable relationship

  Example

  Ever since they met, they've gotten on like a house on fire. They're always laughing and having fun together.

• keep up with the Joneses

  try to match your neighbors in terms of material possessions and social status

  Example

  They bought a new car just to keep up with the Joneses, even though they couldn't really afford it.

Phrases with neighbor

• next-door neighbor

  a person who lives in the house or apartment next to yours

  Example

  My next-door neighbor has a dog that barks all night.

• neighborhood watch

  a group of people who live in the same area and work together to prevent crime and improve safety

  Example

  The neighborhood watch program has reduced crime in our area.

• good neighbor policy

  a foreign policy adopted by the United States in the 1930s to improve relations with Latin American countries

  Example

  The Good Neighbor Policy was aimed at improving relations between the United States and its Latin American neighbors.

Origins of neighbor

from Old English 'neahgebūr', meaning 'near dweller'

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Summary: neighbor in Brief

A 'neighbor' [ˈneɪ.bər] is a person who lives next to or near another person, or a country that is next to another country. It can refer to people in a specific area, as in 'We have good relations with our neighbors,' or to a specific person, as in 'My neighbor helped me carry my groceries.' 'Neighbor' also extends into phrases like 'next-door neighbor,' and idioms like 'love thy neighbor as thyself,' denoting treating others as you would like to be treated.