next-door

adjective

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\ ˈneks(t)-ˈdȯr

Definition of next-door

(Entry 1 of 2)

: located or living in the next building, house, apartment, or room broadly : nearby, adjacent

next door

adverb

Definition of next door (Entry 2 of 2)

: in or to the next building, house, apartment, or room lives next door broadly : in or at an adjacent place

next door to

: next to

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Synonyms & Antonyms for next-door

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

Examples of next-door in a Sentence

Adverb He bought the house next door. I'll be staying in the room next door. Canada is right next door to the U.S.

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