Word
neighboring
Phoneticsneigh·bor·ing, stress on the first syllable
/ˈneɪbɝɪŋ/
UK spelling · neighbouring
Definition
adj. located next to or very near another place or person.
adj. situated or living in the immediate vicinity; adjacent or nearby.
Examples
“We visited the neighboring town to see the local market.”
“The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the neighboring apartment through the shared wall.”
“While the two neighboring nations share a long history of trade, their political systems have diverged significantly over the last century.”
Examples
simple
“We visited the neighboring town to see the local market.”
contextual
“The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the neighboring apartment through the shared wall.”
complex
“While the two neighboring nations share a long history of trade, their political systems have diverged significantly over the last century.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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