Hi it's simple question , what does (next to never ) mean ? Regards ,
U Unregistered Guest Apr 7, 2010 #1 Hi it's simple question , what does (next to never ) mean ? Regards ,
IHIVG Member Joined Dec 18, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Russian Home Country Russian Federation Current Location Russian Federation Apr 7, 2010 #2 I suppose it's something similar to 'next to nothing'/'next to none' that is 'amost nothing'. 'Next to never'= 'almost never'.
I suppose it's something similar to 'next to nothing'/'next to none' that is 'amost nothing'. 'Next to never'= 'almost never'.
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Apr 7, 2010 #3 IHIVG said: I suppose it's something similar to 'next to nothing'/'next to none' that is 'amost nothing'. 'Next to never'= 'almost never'. Click to expand... Yes, it does mean that but it's not very commonly used, not as much as "next to nothing".
IHIVG said: I suppose it's something similar to 'next to nothing'/'next to none' that is 'amost nothing'. 'Next to never'= 'almost never'. Click to expand... Yes, it does mean that but it's not very commonly used, not as much as "next to nothing".