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Neighboring vs Neighbourly - What's the difference?

neighboring | neighbourly |

As adjectives the difference between neighboring and neighbourly

is that neighboring is (us) situated or living nearby or adjacent to while neighbourly is (british|canada) showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.

As a verb neighboring

is (us).

neighboring

English

Alternative forms

* neighbouring (Commonwealth )

Adjective

(-)
  • (US) Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (US)

    • neighbourly

    English

    Alternative forms

    * neighborly (US)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
    • She's so neighbourly that she always holds a welcoming party for new residents.

    Derived terms

    * neighbourliness, neighborliness