in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people
used to indicate the extent or distance of something
used to show the origin or starting point of a distance or interval
at a short distance away from someone or something
used to indicate a range or distance not exceeding a certain limit
/nˈɛkst tuː/
in a position very close to someone or something
/ˌʌp ɐɡˈɛnst/
used to indicate closeness or contact between two objects or entities
/ɪn klˈoʊs pɹɑːksˈɪmɪɾi tuː/
Collocationwithin a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them
used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point
next to and at the side of something or someone
used to indicate being positioned or situated next to something or someone
in direct contact with or close proximity to
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