Word adjective
neighboring
adj.
US /ˈneɪbɝɪŋ/ neigh·bor·ing UK spelling neighbouring
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
located next to or very near another place or person.
situated or living in the immediate vicinity; adjacent or nearby.
Simple“The fire started in a small shed and quickly spread to the neighboring house.”
In context“The diplomatic crisis affected not only the two nations involved but also several neighboring states that relied on the shared trade route.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated