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get next to someone

get next to some·one
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [get nekst too suhm-wuhn, -wuh n]
    • /gɛt nɛkst tu ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [get nekst too suhm-wuhn, -wuh n]
    • /gɛt nɛkst tu ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən/

Definitions of get next to someone words

  • adjective get next to someone immediately following in time, order, importance, etc.: the next day; the next person in line. 1
  • adjective get next to someone nearest or adjacent in place or position: the next room. 1
  • adjective get next to someone nearest in relationship or kinship. 1
  • adverb get next to someone in the place, time, importance, etc., nearest or immediately following: We're going to London next. This is my next oldest daughter. 1
  • adverb get next to someone on the first occasion to follow: when next we meet. 1
  • preposition get next to someone adjacent to; nearest: It's in the closet next the blackboard. 1
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Origin of get next to someone

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English next(e), Old English nēxt, nēhst, niehst, superlative of nēah nigh (see -est1); cognate with Icelandic nǣstr, German nächst; cf. near

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Parts of speech for Get next to someone

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get next to someone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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