NEIGHBORING
/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/
11 letters · 3 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of NEIGHBORING
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
To be adjacent to
"Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different."
(followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.
"That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason."
To associate intimately with; to be close to.
Examples of NEIGHBORING in a Sentence
- "Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different."
- "That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason."
Word Details
Is NEIGHBORING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NEIGHBORING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NEIGHBORING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NEIGHBORING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | i | g | h | b | o | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEIGHBORING
100 words from the letters in NEIGHBORING
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How to Use NEIGHBORING in Word Games
NEIGHBORING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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