neben

Note

Neben is a preposition that works both with dative and with accussative.

dative neben wem? - next to whom?

Das Glas steht neben der Flasche. - The glass is standing next to the bottle. location

accusative neben wen oder was? - next to whom or what?

Ich stelle das Glas neben die Flasche. - I put the glass next to the bottle. direction