in the way of vs next to

in the way of

• In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. 

• Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of. 

• In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve. 

next to

• Compared to, in comparison with. 

• Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near. 

• Immediately after, in choice or consideration; aside from. 

• Almost; nearly, well-nigh.