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A neighboring class joined us for art.
What does Neighboring mean?
Neighboring means nearby or next to something.
Dictionary definition
Located nearby or next to another place.
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The map showed neighboring towns beside the lake.
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Nearby is close in meaning to neighboring.
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WordNeighboring.
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MeaningNeighboring means nearby or next to something.
ExampleExample: A neighboring class joined us for art.
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- Syllables
- nay · bur · ing
- Strongest beat
- nay
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nay.
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Neighboring word family
Base word
neighboring
noun
neighbor
A person who lives nearby.
noun
neighborhood
An area where people live near one another.
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