Synonyms of next-door

next-door

adjective

ˈneks(t)-ˈdȯr 

as in near

not being distant in time, space, or significance

a next-door neighbor who is always helpful and friendly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• near
• close
• nearby
• neighboring
• immediate
• adjacent
• to hand
• at hand
• proximate
• adjoining
• nigh
• coming
• close-up
• contiguous
• convenient
• abutting
• handy
• upcoming
• forthcoming
• bordering
• approaching
• oncoming
• accessible
• hand-to-hand
• close-in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distant
• remote
• far
• deep
• away
• faraway
• far-off
• separated
• divorced
• removed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of next-door

If accurate, this discovery might have made our Solar System next-door neighbor more habitable in its distant past. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 July 2026

The series ran from 2001 to 2006 and saw Garner move out of her girl-next-door typecasting into a new mold as a spy and action hero (with an incredible collection of wigs). — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

John Egan, the Drakes’ next-door neighbor, who has lived in his home for 20 years, said half of his yard and parts of other yards in the area have become de facto retention ponds for the village over the years. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

As Buffy Gilmore, Shannon Elizabeth parodied the girl-next-door archetype, eventually proving to be not so innocent behind the scenes. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026