Next to
Example: The shop is next to the bank building
Definition
"Next to" is a preposition used to indicate that something is immediately adjacent or very close to another object or place, as in the phrase 'The shop is next to the bank building,' meaning the shop is directly beside the bank.
Etymology
The phrase "next to" originates from Old English terms where 'next' meant 'nearest' or 'closest,' combined with 'to' indicating proximity or direction. It has been used for centuries to express adjacency or close physical relationship between objects or locations.
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"Next to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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