Synonyms for next to

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almost · nearly · alongside

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Adverb

Preposition

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   Almost; nearly, well-nigh.

   The job paid next to nothing.

2. prep. 1

   Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near.

   Cleanliness is next to godliness.

Example sentences

• almost Suddenly, it started to look almost nice and warm.
• nearly By the time you get there, it will be nearly dark.
• alongside In Algeria, Berber is official alongside Arabic.

By length

5 letters

forby

6 letters

almost², nearly²

9 letters

alongside³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (almost² = 2 syllables).