neighborhood
gb/nˈeɪbɚhˌʊd/ us/nˈeɪbɚhˌʊd/
A2
English
~ 3200
környék, lakónegyed, szomszédság, környékbeliek, közelében, környékén, közvetlen környezetében
NOUN
A2
1
környék
A2
lakónegyed
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] lives in [a/an] neighborhood
They moved to a quiet neighborhood near the park.
Egy csendes környékre költöztek a park közelében.
The neighborhood has many small shops and cafes.
A környéken sok kis bolt és kávézó van.
Our neighborhood is known for its friendly people.
He grew up in a tough neighborhood.
The neighborhood association organizes events every summer.
Learner examples
I live in a small neighborhood.
Egy kisebb lakónegyedben lakom.
This neighborhood has a school and a park.
Ezen a környéken van iskola és park is.
Our neighborhood is very clean.
There are many trees in my neighborhood.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neighborhood' with 'neighbor'; 'neighborhood' refers to the area, while 'neighbor' means the person living nearby.
Meaning
A residential area in a city or town
Collocations
quiet neighborhood
|safe neighborhood
|residential neighborhood
|local neighborhood
|urban neighborhood
Synonyms
district (Often used for official or administrative divisions, not always residential-focused.)
|
community (Highlights the people and relationships rather than the physical area.)
Antonyms
wilderness (An area with no human habitation, the opposite of a populated neighborhood.)
Themes
daily life
|geography
|society
|housing
|daily_life
Definition
A part of a city or town where people live close to each other.
An area within a city or town that forms a distinct community, often with its own character and facilities.
NOUN
B1
2
szomszédság
B1
Usage pattern:
the neighborhood [verb]
The whole neighborhood came together to help after the storm.
A vihar után az egész szomszédság összefogott, hogy segítsen.
Our neighborhood is very close-knit.
A mi szomszédságunk nagyon összetartó.
The neighborhood voted to improve the park.
Learner examples
The neighborhood is friendly.
A környékbeliek barátságosak.
Everyone in the neighborhood knows each other.
A szomszédságban mindenki ismeri egymást.
The neighborhood helped clean the street.
Meaning
The residents of a local area
Collocations
neighborhood watch
|neighborhood meeting
|neighborhood support
Synonyms
locals (Refers to people from an area, not necessarily tied to a residential district concept.)
Antonyms
outsiders (People who do not live in the area.)
Themes
daily life
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All the people living in the same area.
The people who live in a particular area of a city or town.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is in the neighborhood of [something else]
There are several restaurants in the neighborhood of the hotel.
A szálloda közelében több étterem is van.
The police searched the neighborhood of the crime scene.
A rendőrség átkutatta a tetthely környékét.
In the neighborhood of the factory, pollution levels are high.
Learner examples
There is a bank in the neighborhood of my office.
Van egy bank az irodám közelében.
We saw many shops in the neighborhood of the school.
Sok boltot láttunk az iskola környékén.
There is a park in the neighborhood of my house.
Meaning
Area around a specific place
Collocations
in the neighborhood of 5 miles
|in the immediate neighborhood
Synonyms
vicinity (More formal term commonly used for locations near something.)
Antonyms
distance (Being far away from a place.)
Themes
science
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The space close to something.
The area surrounding a particular place or object, often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
neighborhood
IPA
GB/nˈeɪbɚhˌʊd/
US/nˈeɪbɚhˌʊd/
Syllables & stress
neigh - bor - hood (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (neigh)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: neighborhood
- Plural: neighborhoods
Word family
Forms
neighborhoods
noun
Core family
neighbor
noun A2
neighboring
adjective
Related words
neighborly
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unneighborly
adjective
Advanced or less common
neighborliness
noun
Expressions
in the neighborhood of
1/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪbɚhˌʊd əv/
fixed phrase
Approximately equal to something
About or around a certain number or amount, not exact.
Examples
- The repairs will cost in the neighborhood of $500.
- She ran for in the neighborhood of 30 minutes.
neighborhood watch
1/nˈeɪbɚhˌʊd wˈɔt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Community group watching for crime
A group of people living in an area who work together to keep it safe from crime.
Examples
- The neighborhood watch meets once a month.
- He joined the neighborhood watch to help prevent thefts.