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neighboring

/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. located next to or near another
中文释义
邻近的
Example Sentence

The neighboring observatories collaborated to capture a complete image of the distant galaxy.

邻近的天文台合作拍摄了那个遥远星系的完整图像。

Synonyms
Antonyms
distant remote
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Economists studying two neighboring towns with nearly identical demographics found that the town which introduced free public Wi-Fi in its downtown area saw a measurable increase in foot traffic and dwell time at local cafes, while the comparison town, which did not introduce free Wi-Fi, saw no similar increase.

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “neighboring”?

  1. A Extending or reaching throughout the world
  2. B Located next to or near another
  3. C More than one, n. plural form
  4. D Able to make a way through or into something
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B — Located next to or near another. “neighboring” means located next to or near another.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “located next to or near another”?

  1. A neighboring
  2. B worldwide
  3. C penetrating
  4. D plural
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A — neighboring. “neighboring” means located next to or near another.

Common questions about “neighboring”

What does “neighboring” mean?

neighboring — located next to or near another. In Chinese: 邻近的.

How do you pronounce “neighboring”?

neighboring is pronounced /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/.

How is “neighboring” used in a sentence?

The neighboring observatories collaborated to capture a complete image of the distant galaxy. (邻近的天文台合作拍摄了那个遥远星系的完整图像。)

What are synonyms for “neighboring”?

adjacent, adjoining, nearby — all close in meaning to neighboring (located next to or near another).

What is the opposite of “neighboring”?

distant, remote — each the opposite of neighboring (located next to or near another).

Is “neighboring” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. neighboring is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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