next to

preposition
UK: /ˌnekst ˈtuː/
US: /ˌnekst ˈtuː/

  1. Very close to someone or something; at the side of.

    1. The bank is next to the library, you can't miss it. [ ] [ ]
    2. My house is next to a large park, which is great for walking my dog every day. [ ] [ ]

  2. Immediately after something in order or importance.

    1. Who is next to speak at the meeting? [ ] [ ]
    2. Being understanding is next to being supportive when someone is having a hard time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beside close to nearby
next to adverb

  1. Very near or adjacent in position.

    1. Our seats were next to each other. [ ] [ ]
    2. The café where we met was next to the train station, making it very convenient. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "next to" in English means: Very close to someone or something; at the side of., Immediately after something in order or importance..

The phonetic transcription of "next to" is /ˌnekst ˈtuː/ in British English and /ˌnekst ˈtuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "next to": beside, close to, nearby.

Example usage of "next to": "The bank is next to the library, you can't miss it.". More examples on the page.