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- pronunciation:
- neks
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- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
adjacent to or on one side of.
We heard arguing coming from the apartment next to ours.The chief of police sat next to the mayor at the dinner. |
| definition 2: |
following in degree.
Next to Christmas, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
nearly; almost.
He ate next to nothing at dinner. |
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