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
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