become neighbours

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

To start living near each other. Often used in the plural. AmE spelling: neighbors.

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Examples (10)

  • The two men became neighbours.
  • They hope to become good neighbours after moving in.
  • We have just become neighbours with the new family next door.
  • It's easy to become neighbours in this friendly community.
  • Over time, they became close neighbours and good friends.
  • After years of living in the same building, they finally became proper neighbours.
  • If you buy that house, we will become neighbours.
  • When did they become neighbours?
  • Despite living on the same street, they never really became true neighbours.
  • By sharing the fence, they quickly became friendly neighbours.