Synonyms for

Neighbors

Verb / ˈneɪbɜ:z / Another word for neighbors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

neighbor neighbour community locals residents inhabitants denizens citizens townspeople villagers townsfolk neighbors compatriots countrymen folk kinsfolk kinsmen kinswomen natives people population public

Synonyms by register

Formal

adjacents vicinals contiguities

Informal

folks next door people nearby the people next door

Literary

brethren kinsfolk

Antonyms

strangers outsiders foes enemies unfamiliar distant

Common collocations

  • good neighbors
  • noisy neighbors
  • friendly neighbors
  • next-door neighbors
  • our neighbors
  • neighbor's dog
  • neighborly dispute
  • neighboring countries

Word family

noun neighbor
verb neighbor
adjective neighborly
adverb neighborly

Usage note

While 'neighbor' can refer to people living in close proximity, it can also be used metaphorically for related or similar things. The plural form 'neighbors' is more common than the singular in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. 1. My neighbors always invite me over for dinner.
  2. 2. Our neighbors have a beautiful garden.
  3. 3. I can always count on my neighbors for help.
  4. 4. The new neighbors seem nice.
  5. 5. Our neighbors throw the best block parties.

Quotes

  • 1. "Love thy neighbor as thyself." - Bible
  • 2. "Good fences make good neighbors." - Robert Frost
  • 3. "The first quality that is needed is audacity." - Winston Churchill

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