next-door neighbor
Person beside you
A next-door neighbor is a person who lives in the house or apartment immediately adjacent to yours.
The term implies proximity and often suggests familiarity—next-door neighbors borrow sugar, watch each other's houses, or become lifelong friends.
Our next-door neighbor complained about the noise.
Sometimes used figuratively for anything immediately adjacent: Canada is America's next-door neighbor.
- adjacencyState of being beside
- fence lineEdge marked by posts
- neighborlinessFriendly conduct toward locals
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- proximityNearness in space
camaraderie · household · community spirit · apartment · bungalow · closeness · gated community · mutual aid · boundary · shared experiences · backyard barbecue · trust · townhouse · duplex · contiguous · hospitality · condominium · cultural exchange
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