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1next to
preposition
Definition of NEXT TO
1
: immediately following or adjacent to
2
: in comparison to <next to you I'm wealthy>
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First Known Use of NEXT TO
14th century
2next to
adverb
Definition of NEXT TO
: very nearly : almost <it was next to impossible to see in the fog>
First Known Use of NEXT TO
1667
NEXT TO[1] Defined for Kids
1next to
preposition
Definition of NEXT TO for Kids
1
: beside 1 <I sat next to my friend.>
2
: following right after <I'd say next to chocolate, strawberry ice cream is my favorite.>
2next to
adverb
Definition of NEXT TO for Kids
: very nearly <He ate next to nothing.>
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