next to

Entry Definition
near, close to, next to, by
s/he goes right next to (something); (pitched baseball) s/he is inside pitch (too close to batter)
s/he sits against h/ (next to h/ and touching h/; e.g., on bench)
s/he signs it for h/ (e.g., using power of attorney or writing out signer's name next to h/ mark)