neighboring
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/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
verb
- To be adjacent to“Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different.”
- (followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.“That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason.”
- To associate intimately with; to be close to.
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Synonyms
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