Almost and Next to

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Almost adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Usage example: there were almost enough seats for everybody on the bus

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Next to and almost are semantically related. in nearly topic. In some cases you can use "Next to" instead an adverb "Almost".

Next to adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Usage example: bought it for next to nothing

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Almost and next to are semantically related. You can use "Almost" instead an adverb phrase "Next to".

While Flandre is almost certainly crazy, it's uncertain whether it's due to her powers or due to being locked in the basement with next to no social interaction for nearly 500 years.

Source: With Great Power Comes Great Insanity
Rocky immediately does better than expected, knocking Creed down in round 1, Creed almost knocks Rocky out in the next to last round, and wins a close decision victory.

Source: Film / Rocky
Imam sits down against a wall, but then an Alien pierces its claws through the hull right next to his head, almost impaling him.

Source: Barrier-Busting Blow

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