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adjective \ˈnekst\Definition of NEXT
1
: immediately adjacent (as in place, rank, or time)
2
: any other considered hypothetically <knew it as well as the next man>
See Examples of NEXT
- I'll see you next Monday.
- Next year's party will be even better.
- the very next thing that happened
- Can I help the next person in line? Who's next?
- We could hear people talking in the next room.
- At the next set of lights, turn left.
- I need the next size up.
- The next time we will see each other will be on our wedding day.
- Next time, please remember to bring your books to class.
- She knew the answer as well as the next person.
Origin of NEXT
Middle English, from Old English nīehst, superl. of nēah nigh — more at nigh
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to NEXT
- Synonyms
- coming, ensuing, following, succeeding, on deck
2next
prepositionDefinition of NEXT
: nearest or adjacent to
First Known Use of NEXT
before 12th century
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adverbDefinition of NEXT
1
: in the time, place, or order nearest or immediately succeeding <next we drove home> <the next closest school>
2
: on the first occasion to come <when next we meet>
Examples of NEXT
- Next, I need to ask you a few questions about your family.
First Known Use of NEXT
14th century
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nounDefinition of NEXT
: one that is next <from one day to the next>
First Known Use of NEXT
15th century
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