next to
🇺🇸
/ˈnekst tə/
🇬🇧
/ˈnekst tə/
preposition
A1
very close to someone or something
The cat sleeps next to the window every day.
R
after something in order or importance
Next to pizza, I like pasta the most.
R
almost
He finished next to last in the running race.
R
compared to someone or something
Next to her talent, my skills seem small.
translation
very close to someone or something; after something in order or importance; almost; compared to someone or something