next door
The phrase "next door" is commonly used to describe something or someone that is immediately adjacent or very close in proximity.
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Definition
A2General
Located in the adjacent building, room, or area.
Example
- I went next door to borrow some sugar.
- The library is next door to the school.
A2Residential
Referring to the person or people living in the adjacent residence.
Example
- My next-door neighbor is very friendly.
- The family next door invited us to their barbecue.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "next door":
next toclose byaround the cornerboy next dooron the doorat the doorfront doorside by sideat someone's doornear at handover therein the houseclose to home