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- /-bɚ.li/
- /ˈneɪ.bəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /-bɚ.li/
Definitions of neighbourly word
- noun neighbourly (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour. 1
- adjective neighbourly If the people who live near you are neighbourly, they are friendly and helpful. If you live in a neighbourly place, it has a friendly atmosphere. 0
- adjective neighbourly kind, friendly, or sociable, as befits a neighbour 0
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Parts of speech for Neighbourly
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neighbourly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for neighbourly
adjective neighbourly
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
Antonyms for neighbourly
adjective neighbourly
- antisocial — Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- hateful — arousing hate or deserving to be hated: the hateful oppression of dictators.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
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