next to

The phrase "next to" is commonly used in English to describe proximity, order, or degree.

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Definition

A2General

(common)Positioned immediately beside or adjacent to something or someone.

Example

  • She sat next to him on the sofa.
  • The hotel is right next to the airport.

B1Preference or Ranking

(common)Following in order or sequence after something or someone.

Example

  • Next to soccer, I like playing tennis best.
  • Next to her, I’m a very poor cook.

B2Degree

(informal)Almost or nearly.

Example

  • It's next to impossible to predict the outcome.
  • Most pre-prepared weight loss products are next to useless.

B2Comparison

(common)Used to compare two things, often highlighting a significant difference.

Example

  • Next to her, I’m a very poor cook.
  • The new car is much faster next to the old model.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "next to":

next doorside by sideclose toclose byon the sideon the other side ofcheek by jowlnear at hand