next

¹next

adj \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>

Examples of NEXT

1. I'll see you next Monday.
2. Next year's party will be even better.
3. the very next thing that happened
4. Can I help the next person in line? Who's next?
5. We could hear people talking in the next room.
6. At the next set of lights, turn left.
7. I need the next size up.
8. The next time we will see each other will be on our wedding day.
9. Next time, please remember to bring your books to class.
10. 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

Antonyms: antecedent, foregoing, precedent, preceding, previous, prior

Related Words: consecutive, sequential, successive; posterior, subsequent; immediate; second

Near Antonyms: anterior, former; past; last

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Rhymes with NEXT

sexed, sext, text, vexed