Neighboring

adjective

/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 6.4

Definitions

1.adjectiveSituated or living nearby or adjacent to.

2.verbTo be adjacent to

"Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different."

3.verb(followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.

"That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason."

4.verbTo associate intimately with; to be close to.

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