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It was neighborly to help carry the groceries.
What does Neighborly mean?
Neighborly means friendly and helpful.
Dictionary definition
Friendly, helpful, or kind like a good neighbor.
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The class planned a neighborly cleanup day.
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The story praised neighborly actions that made the community stronger.
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What does neighborly mean?
Neighborly describes kind community behavior.
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Which word is closest in meaning to neighborly?
A neighborly person is often helpful.
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Which word is closest to the opposite of neighborly?
Unfriendly is the opposite of neighborly.
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nay · ber · lee · strongest beat: nay
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WordNeighborly.
Partadjective.
MeaningNeighborly means friendly and helpful.
ExampleExample: It was neighborly to help carry the groceries.
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- Syllables
- nay · ber · lee
- Strongest beat
- nay
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nay.
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Synonyms
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unfriendlyNot kind or welcoming.
selfishThinking only about oneself.
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Word family
Neighborly word family
Base word
neighborly
noun
neighbor
A person who lives near another.
noun
neighborliness
The quality of being neighborly.
noun
neighbors
People who live nearby.
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