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adjective

ˈnekst How to pronounce next (audio)
Definition of nextnext
as in following
being the one that comes immediately after another my house is the next one turn at the next street, not this one she was next in line for concert tickets

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next

2 of 3

adverb

as in then

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next

3 of 3

preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of next
Adjective
North Texas Histories/Historias de North Texas, a team of consultants, will work with the design team to have a prototype of the exhibition displays ready for community input by next summer. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 War damage at the Ras Laffan site in Qatar will reduce supply by almost 13 million tpy (tonnes per year) over the next 3-5 years. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Adverb
Fury will face Joshua next, likely in November, as long as both men win this weekend and are not injured. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 23 July 2026 His hope for where this all goes next for festivals worldwide? — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Preposition
No matter what, Michigan will be a much different place next year. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Ground tests next Engineers completed a comprehensive digital assessment of the Valox 1500 design before the program advances into ground testing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for next
Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
  1. following
  2. then
  3. upon
  4. second
  5. later
  6. on
  7. coming
  8. since
Adjective
  • Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • In a following slide, Lively called out Stoney Clover, which held a three-day pop-up event in New York City in celebration of the Knicks making it to the Finals.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Definition of following
Adverb
  • Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Paul Peschisolido became Fulham’s first £1million signing, then Chris Coleman arrived for £2m — fees that had been unimaginable in the third tier.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of then
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Adjective
  • If it’s approved Wednesday by the full City Commission, a second and final vote would follow later.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia high school to promote the investment accounts, which offer $1,000 in seed money to every child born during his second term.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The man originally did not take responsibility, but the Sheriff’s Office later identified his vehicle using Flock camera footage and video from a homeowner’s private camera.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Errol Spence hasn't fought in three years, but the former world champion is climbing back into the ring on Saturday to take on another former champ in Tim Tszyu.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • The strike targeted the IRGC Navy headquarters in the village of Zibakenar, on the Caspian Sea, according to local authorities cited by IRNA.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • The people who thrive in the coming decade will not be the ones who out-compete the machines.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • We’re told the NHL is a copycat league, so what team serves as a template for Steen’s trades/signings in the coming seasons?
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • Key Facts Sunday marks two weeks since McConnell’s office released a statement and a photo of the Kentucky senator in the hospital, and his staff has released few details about his condition and plans to return to work since.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Since then, Jesus connected NDLON with other men he was detained with, some of who have since been released.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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