neighbor

Everyday

1. A neighbor is a person who lives next to you or near you. tree →
2. A neighbor is also a person or thing that is next to another one, like the person in the next seat or a country next to another country. tree →
3. In maths, a number's neighbors are the numbers just before and after it: the neighbors of 7 are 6 and 8. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: a person in the story who gives, buys or shares things; «each neighbor» with an amount gives a rate. In everyday life: people on your street you greet and help; «next-door neighbor», «a good neighbor», «neighbors helping neighbors». In science and geography: countries, cells or numbers that are side by side. In stories: a friendly or nosy neighbor often starts the adventure.

Examples

• Her neighbor gave her 6 eggs. tree →
• He mowed 3 neighbors' lawns. tree →
• The neighbor has 2 more dogs than Tim. tree →
• She gave each neighbor 4 cookies. tree →
• Our next-door neighbor feeds our cat when we go away. tree →
• Canada is a neighbor of the United States. tree →
• Say hello to the new neighbors. tree →
• The neighbors of 20 on the number line are 19 and 21. tree →
• I sat next to my neighbor on the bus. tree →

Note

A person who acts or a thing counted. «Each neighbor» with an amount gives a rate: total = amount × neighbors. American spelling of neighbour (UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland). Plural possessive: «the neighbors' dog» (more than one neighbor), «the neighbor's dog» (one). «Neighborhood» is the area around your home. Safety: a known neighbor is not the same as a trusted adult; check with your family before going into anyone's house.