in the neighborhood of
Definition of in the neighborhood of
1 : close to (a place) An earthquake was reported somewhere in the neighborhood of Los Angeles.
2 : close to or around (an amount) : about The album sold in the neighborhood of 1,000 copies. A house like this costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $200,000.
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neighborhoodplay
: neighborly relationship
: the quality or state of being neighbors : proximity
: a place or region near : vicinity
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