English Dictionary

Definition next to in British English

next to phrase

phrase

beside or very near to someone or something with no other person or thing in between

Example

Steve lives next to a lake, so we'll be able to go swimming.

Example

She sat down next to me without a word.

Example

The baby sleeps in the room next to his parents.

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used for showing that you are not including the person or thing that is really the best, biggest, worst etc when you are making a comparison

Example

Next to John, Jamie is my best friend.

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when compared to someone or something

Example

Next to Tony, we're all geniuses.

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used before negative words to mean 'almost but not completely'

Example

You can have the whole set for next to no cost.

Example

Even if we practise all week, it will be next to impossible to win.

Example

After the company closed, investors were left with next to nothing.

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