neighbour

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈneɪbə/

Verb

UK transitive figuratively followed by "on" intransitive

(transitive) To be adjacent to / (intransitive, followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as. / To associate intimately with; to be close to.

Japanese Meaning

隣接する / 類似する / 親しく交流する

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The new park will neighbour the historic cemetery, creating a peaceful green corridor.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

新しい公園は歴史的な墓地に隣接し、穏やかな緑の回廊を作り出すでしょう。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To be adjacent to

Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different.

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Sense（2）

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

That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason.

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Sense（3）

To associate intimately with; to be close to.

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neighbours

（ present singular third-person ）

neighbouring

（ participle present ）

neighboured

（ participle past ）

neighboured

（ past ）

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