Definition

Adverb - In the neighboring dwelling: This phrase specifies a location within the house that is directly beside or next to another, typically the one being discussed. It indicates close proximity and is often used to describe where someone lives or where an event occurs relative to a reference point.

Usage

This adverbial phrase is used to specify location in relation to another, usually known, house. It functions like "next door" but can sound slightly more formal or descriptive. - It typically follows verbs like live, be, stay, or hear. - It can be used at the end of a sentence or clause.

Examples

• The noise was coming from in the adjacent house.
• They discovered that their old friend had been living in the adjacent house for years.
• We heard a loud party in the adjacent house last night.

Advanced Usage

• As a locative adverb phrase: The phrase can modify an entire clause to set the scene.
  • In the adjacent house, a light flickered in the upstairs window.

Variants and Related Words

• Next door (adverb/phrase): A more common and concise synonym.
  • He lives next door.
• Adjacent (adjective): Next to or adjoining something else.
  • They bought the adjacent property.
• Neighboring (adjective): Situated or living nearby.
  • We invited the neighboring families.

Synonyms

• Next door
• In the house next door
• In the neighboring house

Related Phrases

• From the adjacent house: Indicating origin or source.
  • A strange smell wafted over from the adjacent house.

Adverb

1. at or in or to the adjacent residence
   • the criminal had been living next door all this time