Neighbour or Nieghbor

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Neighbour (not Nieghbor).

Correct Spelling

Neighbour

Incorrect Spelling

Nieghbor

How common is this error?

There are 45,200 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Nieghbor'. 'Nieghbor' ranks in the top 180 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 22 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'neighbour' can function as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to a person living near or next door to another. As a verb, it means to be located near another or to associate with someone closely.

Examples of neighbour being used in a sentence:

Correct My neighbour always helps me with my garden every spring.
Incorrect My nieghbor always helps me with my garden every spring.
Correct The children in the neighbourhood organized a block party to celebrate the holidays.
Incorrect The children in the nieghborhood organized a block party to celebrate the holidays.
Correct I often borrow books from my neighbour, who is an avid reader.
Incorrect I often borrow books from my nieghbor, who is an avid reader.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Neighbour

What is its origin?

The word 'neighbour' originates from the Old English word 'neahgebur', which is a combination of 'neah' meaning "near" and 'gebur' meaning "dweller" or "farmer." The term evolved in Middle English to 'neighbour'.

How do you pronounce neighbour?

The word 'neighbour' is pronounced as /ˈneɪ.bər/. It sounds like "NAY-bur."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'neighbour' can be used in a sentence such as, "My neighbour brought over some cookies to welcome me to the neighborhood." It is important to note that 'neighbour' is the British English spelling, while 'neighbor' is the American English variant; using the correct version is essential depending on the intended audience. Additionally, ensure that the word is used in the appropriate context, referring to someone living nearby rather than in a broader metaphorical sense.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.