nextdoor
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈnɛkstˌdɔr//
KK: /nɛkstˈdɔr/
adjective
Definition
Referring to a place or person that is immediately adjacent or nearby, especially in relation to a house or building.
Example
My nextdoor neighbor is very friendly and often invites us over for coffee.
Conversation
Have you met the new family that moved in nextdoor?
Not yet, but I heard they have a dog!
Yeah, I saw the dog playing in their yard earlier.
We should invite them over for a barbecue this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adjacent
neighboring
nearby
Antonyms
distant
remote
faraway
adverb
Definition
In a position or location that is immediately adjacent to another, typically referring to a neighboring house or apartment.
Example
My friend lives nextdoor, so we often visit each other.
Conversation
Have you seen the new family that moved in nextdoor?
Yeah, I met them yesterday, they seem really nice!
That's great to hear! I hope they fit in well with the neighborhood.
Root Explanation
Nextdoor → It is formed from "next" (from Old English "nēah", meaning near) and "door" (from Old English "duru", meaning entrance or opening). The word "nextdoor" refers to something that is near the entrance or adjacent to one's own door.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'near' ('next') your 'entrance' ('door') — that's why nextdoor means the place right next to your door.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.