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neighboring

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/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ · nei-bor-ing

Being situated near or next to something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Being situated near or next to something.

کسی چیز کے قریب یا ساتھ میں ہونا۔

پڑوسی

parosi

Formal: نزدیکی

Synonyms

adjacentcontiguousproximateمتصلقریبنزدیک

Antonyms

distantremotefarدورعلیحدہچالیس

Common Collocations

  • neighboring countries
  • neighboring properties
  • neighboring communities

Example Sentences

The neighboring countries agreed to enhance trade.

پڑوسی ممالک نے تجارت کو بڑھانے پر اتفاق کیا۔

Parosi mulak ne tijarat ko barhane par ittefaq kiya.

Our house is adjacent to the neighboring park.

ہمارا گھر پڑوسی پارک کے ساتھ ہے۔

Hamara ghar parosi park ke saath hai.

They invited all the neighboring families to the event.

انہوں نے تقریب پر تمام پڑوسی خاندانوں کو مدعو کیا۔

Unhon ne taqreeb par tamam parosi khandanon ko madhu kiya.

Easily Confused With

neighbor:Neighbor is a noun referring to a person living nearby, while neighboring is an adjective describing something that is next to another.

Word Family

neighbor
nounپڑوسی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'neighbor' as someone who lives next door.

Picture your home and the houses next to it.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پڑوس میں رہتا ہے جو جا کر تو شیر ہو جاتا ہے۔

Paros mein rehta hai jo ja kar to sher ho jata hai.

He who lives in the neighborhood becomes a lion when he goes out.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پڑوس کی عزت سے اپنی عزت کو بڑھا لو۔

Paros ki izzat se apni izzat ko barha lo.

Enhance your honor by respecting your neighbor's honor.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "neahgebūr" — near dweller

First known use: 14th century

The word 'neighbor' has evolved from Old English, originally meaning one who dwells near, with its usage expanding over centuries.