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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
Companies would be required to verify the age of children, in part, by using a digital signaling system that next year will be required by state law. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Those questions are influencing the next building slated to join Centennial Yards, the $5 billion redevelopment of downtown’s Gulch. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
Egypt will next face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 What to read next Around 57 years later in 1920, British scientist Arthur Eddington first suggested stars like the sun are actually powered by the nuclear fusion of hydrogen to helium. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Preposition
Nurse found a home with the San Jose Sharks, who opened up the checkbook in a big way on Wednesday in a bid to help end their seven-season playoff drought next year. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 1 July 2026 With all eyes on Paris and the haute jewellery presentations next week, Messika is preparing to reveal a necklace featuring a notable blue diamond. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 2 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
  • Medina, then just 18, was booked into county jail and placed in a special observation unit after threatening to kill himself, banging his head and urinating in front of his counselor.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Carmona suggests opting for a repeating pattern that works well in smaller doses, and then painting the rest of the wall to create contrast and depth.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 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
  • The filings mark the second straight year ACA marketplace insurers have sought double-digit rate increases.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Texas tied the score 2-2 in the second on Nicky Lopez’s two-out, opposite-field single to left after two walks by José Soriano, who leads the AL with 51.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • The world’s largest Wally’s is set to break ground in Independence in the coming months, with construction expected to conclude in 2027.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Brickell is set to get even more Class A office space in coming years.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • The Cardinal have since gone 24-54 with no than four wins in any of seven seasons, including 4-8 under interim coach Frank Reich last season.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The family has not been back to Harry's home country together since.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of since

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