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Idioms  

1. Adjacent to, as in The car next to mine has a flat tire , [Late 1300s]

2. Following in order or degree, as in Next to skiing, she likes hiking . [Early 1500s]

3. Almost, practically, as in It's next to impossible to predict the outcome , or I earned next to nothing last year . [Second half of 1600s]

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Example Sentences

“We stand right there next to our negotiating team—always willing and prepared to put them in an even better position,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The proposal would require agreement from other countries next to the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They answer the game as much as anyone next to the players, and they’re part time.”

From Los Angeles Times

The arena is within walking distance of the Proper and right next to LA Live—grab a bite there before or after if you want to avoid arena prices.

From Salon

One clip shows Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, standing poolside next to a replica of the Statue of Liberty, clapping and saluting as the aircraft hovers before flying away.

From BBC

Related Words

• adjoining
• neighboring