The difference between Almost and Next to
When used as adverbs, almost means very close to, but not quite, whereas next to means almost.
Almost is also noun with the meaning: something or someone that doesn't quite make it.
Next to is also preposition with the meaning: beside, alongside, by, adjacent or near to.
check bellow for the other definitions of Almost and Next to
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Almost as an adverb:
Very close to, but not quite.
Examples:
"Almost all people went there.'' - Not all but very close to it."
"We almost missed the train.'' - Not missed but very close to it."
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Almost as a noun (informal):
Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.
Examples:
"In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another dozen almosts."
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Next to as a preposition:
Beside, alongside, by, adjacent or near to.
Examples:
"Would you mind if I sit next to you?"
"Cleanliness is next to godliness."
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Next to as a preposition:
Immediately after, in choice or consideration; aside from.
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Next to as a preposition:
Compared to, in comparison with.
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Next to as an adverb:
Almost; nearly, well-nigh.
Examples:
"It is next to impossible to get him to admit it, but he writes very well."
"The job paid next to nothing."