Next to
Next to preposition - Close to.
Usage example: enjoys living next to the ocean
Toward and next to are semantically related. in to topic. In some cases you can use "Toward" instead a preposition phrase "Next to".
Toward
Toward preposition - Having to do with.
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Synonyms for Toward
Next to and toward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Next to" instead a preposition "Toward".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- For example, when Ridiculous Sword hurtled toward the ground at nearly the speed of light, she took no damage when she landed — because she happened to land next to a castle's outer wall.
- Toward the very end, when he was able to get next to her, she revealed herself to be a vain Spoiled Brat.
Source: Nice Character, Mean Actor - Paula's main job, though, was to stand next to Stacey and gesture toward the game board.
Source: Series / Lingo
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Toward and Next to. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/next_to/toward
Next to & Toward. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/next_to/toward>.
Toward or Next to. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/next_to/toward.
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