Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with neighbouring in British Collocation
neighbouring
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
area
area
borough
county
district
parish
region
The benefits of using the same system in neighbouring areas are clear.
country
country
state
The majority of refugees go to neighbouring countries.
town or village
city
community
resort
town
village
The situation in the neighbouring villages is no better.
organization
authority
council
local authority
A neighbouring authority, Lambeth Council, demanded an environmental assessment.
piece of land
farm
farmland
field
land
property
The house and grounds were scoured but there was no sign of the lad and so the neighbouring fields were searched.
building or street
building
house
property
school
street
The fire in the shop caused damage to a neighbouring property.
island
island
There is a plan to build Britain’s biggest wind farm on the neighbouring island of Lewis.
person or people
farmer
land owner
resident
tribe
The land around the canal was sold off to a variety of neighbouring landowners following closure.