Neighboring
/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
Definitions
Situated or lying near; adjacent.
/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
Being situated or living nearby.
The neighboring houses share a common fence.
💡 Simply: Imagine your best friend lives right next door. Their house is 'neighboring' yours! It's all about being close to each other.
👶 For kids: Next door or close by.
More Examples
They decided to take a trip to a neighboring town.
A neighboring business complained about the noise.
How It's Used
"The neighboring countries share a long border."
"We have a friendly relationship with our neighboring family."
Idioms & expressions
neighborly
Friendly, helpful, and considerate towards neighbors.
"They have a neighborly relationship."
From Middle English *neighebouren*, from Old English *nēahbūrig* (“living nearby”), equivalent to *neighbor* + *-ing*. Neighbor itself comes from Old English *nēah* (“near”) + *būr* (“dweller, farmer”).
The word 'neighboring' has been used in the English language since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English roots to describe proximity and adjacency.
Memory tip
Think of a neighbor you know; their house is next to yours, therefore neighboring.
Word Origin
"near dweller"