Next to Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
NEKST too, NEKST tuh, NEKST ti
nˈɛkst/ /tˈuː
NEKST TOO
Definition
Used to show that something is very close or immediately beside something else. It can also be used figuratively to mean 'almost' or 'nearly'.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Usually refers to physical position, but can also mean 'almost' (e.g., 'next to impossible'). Typical collocation is 'next to' + noun. Not always interchangeable with 'beside' or 'near'—'next to' emphasizes immediate proximity.
Spanish: al lado de - junto aPortuguese (BR): ao lado de - junto dePortuguese (PT): ao lado de - junto aChinese (Simplified): 在…旁边Chinese (Traditional): 在…旁邊Hindi: के बगल मेंArabic: بجانب - إلى جانبBengali: পাশে - প্রায় (আলংকারিকভাবে)Russian: рядом с - почти (переносное значение)Japanese: 〜の隣に - ほぼ (比喩的に)Vietnamese: bên cạnh - gần như (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 옆에 - 거의 (비유적으로)Turkish: yanında - neredeyse (mecazi olarak)Urdu: کے ساتھ - تقریباً (مجازاً)Indonesian: di sebelah - nyaris (kiasan)
Example Sentences
The library is next to the post office.
basic
She sat next to her friend in class.
basic
There is a small park next to my house.
basic
Can you move next to me for the photo?
natural
My apartment is next to a busy street, so it's always noisy.
natural
Finishing this project on time is next to impossible.
natural